Bomb squad called out to Invergordon

The Academy's been closed as police deal with an unexploded bomb nearby

Author: Joe OdberPublished 1st Feb 2023

Bomb disposal experts have been called after an unexploded device was found near a Highland school.

Police have urged people to stay away from the area around Invergordon Academy and said that the school will be closed until the incident is over.

Roads around the area in the Highlands town have been cordoned off following the discovery on Tuesday night.

Part of the road between the junctions of Gordon Terrace and Academy Road is shut, and Davidson Drive is closed to vehicles and pedestrians.

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "Emergency services are in attendance at Castle Terrace, Invergordon after an unexploded ordnance was found.

"A cordon has been put in place and explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) has been contacted."

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