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Situation in Poole after today's events in London

Following the discovery of a suspicious package at Poole Railway Station earlier today, roads that were closed around the station have now re-opened.

The affected area around Towngate Bridge including Sterte Road and Holes Bay Road, and  Shoppers One and Two car parks at the Dolphin Centre have re-opened to traffic. 

The closure followed the discovery of a suspect package at Poole Train Station earlier today, a controlled explosion was carried out by the police this afternoon. 

Bus services in Poole are now running as normal. For information on Wilts & Dorset Buses contact 01202 673555.  For Customer Service Centre for South West Trains contact 0845 6000650.

For up to date information on the situation in London visit bbc.co.uk or sky news .

A Casualty Emergency Hotline number is available tel: 0870 1566 344

NB.  The Union flag at the Civic Centre will be flying at half mast as a mark of respect for those affect by the tragic events in London today.

Rachael Mills, Communications, borough of Poole 01202 633295