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A NUMBER of homes have been evacuated following a security alert in a remote part of the Sperrins.
The Gorticashel Road, near Gortin, is currently closed following a report that a suspicious object had been left in the area on Monday evening.
Cordons are in place and homes have been evacuated as a precaution.
Members of the public, including motorists, are asked to avoid the area.
Police say a further update will be provided in due course.