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13/08/2003
Central Station device declared a hoax
A suspect package found at Belfast's Central Station this morning has been declared a hoax.
Army technical experts examined the device which was found on a train close to platform four at around 11.20am.
While the station has not been evacuated, the line between the station and Great Victoria Street was initially closed.
Translink had put a bus transfer in place between Yorkgate and Bridge End Halt.
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Army technical experts examined the device which was found on a train close to platform four at around 11.20am.
While the station has not been evacuated, the line between the station and Great Victoria Street was initially closed.
Translink had put a bus transfer in place between Yorkgate and Bridge End Halt.
(MB)
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