Wartime bomb found near to railway in West Yorkshire

Some train services have been cancelled today in West Yorkshire after a wartime bomb has been found near to the railway line between Leeds and Shipley.

British Transport Police said:

"British Transport Police were called to Apperley Bridge Railway Station just before 9.30am today (27 February) to reports of an unexploded ordinance found near the station during excavation work taking place.

"Currently a 100m cordon is in place as a precaution and officers are working with West Yorkshire Police and the ambulance service to ensure the safety of those in the area."

Trains aren't running between Leeds and Bradford or Leeds and Skipton.

Roads in the area are closed and we are being urged to find other routes if we can.

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