The pupils were sent home as a precaution
PUPILS AT A Co Donegal primary school have been evacuated after a suspected explosive device was found.
Dozens of pupils at Milford Community School were removed from their classrooms following the incident earlier this afternoon.
The pupils were sent home as a precaution.
The Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit has now been called.
It is understood they are now en-route to the scene.
The concern was raised after wires were found at a construction site at the school.
A Garda spokesperson confirmed the incident is ongoing.
The spokesperson added “Gardaí received a report of exposed wires at a construction site on Convent Road, Milford, Co. Donegal at approximately 1:50pm this afternoon.
“A cordon has been established and the services of the Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit have been requested.
“No further information is available at this time.”
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