BREAKING: 🇬🇧 A village has been evacuated amid a major incident at RAF Fairford, with residents being…
Natural Disaster · · UK, United Kingdom
BREAKING: 🇬🇧 A village has been evacuated amid a major incident at RAF Fairford, with residents being ordered to leave their homes as armed police and emergency services respond in the area.
Police have been going door-to-door in Whelford, including around Horcott Road, while roads have been closed and a cordon established.
The operation follows the arrest of several men on suspicion of offences under the UK’s explosives legislation. The Army’s specialist Explosive Ordnance Disposal team is examining a number of vehicles, while residents are being taken to a nearby leisure centre.
Several ambulances, including HART vehicles, fire engines and specialist emergency-response units are also at the scene.
Authorities say they believe the incident is contained and are working with partner agencies.
Source: @GeoInsider
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