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Explosion closes stretch of A1 near Catterick barracks - (UK)
UK Telegraph ^ | 11/29/2014 | Patrick Sawer

Posted on 11/29/2014 3:32:09 AM PST by wtd

Explosion closes stretch of A1 near Catterick barracks - (UK)

The A1 motorway has been closed at Catterick in North Yorkshire after an explosion was heard, North Yorkshire Police said. North Yorkshire Police received a report at 3am this morning after an explosion was heard in the Catterick area. There are no reports of any injuries, but the A1 motorway is closed at Catterick.

Both slip roads to Catterick have also been closed, diversions are in place and motorists are advised to avoid the area. Police said this is a "precautionary measure" while they conduct inquiries.


(Excerpt) Read more at telegraph.co.uk ...


TOPICS: Military/Veterans; Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: explosion; militarybase
Catterick Garrison is the army's largest training establishment, covering 2,400 acres and 20,000 acres of training land.
1 posted on 11/29/2014 3:32:09 AM PST by wtd
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