Bomb squad attend ‘suspicious package’ in Hull

The bomb squad is due to attend an incident at a Hull shopping centre tonight (Tuesday). Road closures are in place while police and fire service personnel attend the scene at St Stephen's Shopping Centre on Ferensway where they say they have found a 'suspicious package'. Humberside Police posted on social media asking people to avoid the area shortly before 7pm. Evacuations have taken place and there are road closures in place on Ferensway, Anlaby Road and Spencer Street. Humberside Police said: “Officers have issued a 200-metre safety cordon around St Stephens Shopping Centre on Ferensway in Hull following the discovery of a suspicious package at around 6.20pm today (Tuesday 18 February). The cordon is in place for the safety of the public whilst awaiting EOD to arrive at the scene to examine the item. “Evacuations around the area have taken place and members of the public are asked to please avoid the area until we are able to advise otherwise.” See our live blog below for all of the updates Key Events No trains running to or from Hull 20:53 Police investigating ‘suspicious package’ 20:49 Bus disruption in place 20:13 What’s happened? 19:42 23:02 Kirstie McCrum No further updates This concludes our live coverage this evening. Please join the morning team for a full update. Share Comments 22:03 Kirstie McCrum Further Stagecoach update Service 350 will leave from Anlaby Road as a result of the ongoing disruption in the Hull Interchange area. Share Comments 21:42 Kirstie McCrum Stagecoach restarts some bus services Services 4, 6 & 7 will depart from the first stop on Beverley Road. All other services will be running from Bond Street. Services 3 & 5 towards North Hull, are departing from Springbank Please be patient with us as we tackle the city centre congestion and diversions. Share Comments 21:41 Kirstie McCrum ‘Major disruption’ warns National Rail #Hull – The emergency services are dealing with an incident at Hull. As a result no trains are currently able to run to / from this station Trains will be cancelled, revised or delayed by up to 60 minutes Major disruption is expected until the end of the day— National Rail (@nationalrailenq) February 18, 2025 Share Comments 21:40 Kirstie McCrum Rail replacements in place for TransPennine Express customers National Rail said: Rail replacement transport has been requested to operate between the following: Brough and Selby to Leeds Selby, Brough, and Hull Hull, Brough, Selby and Leeds once the station reopens Share Comments 21:28 Kirstie McCrum Rail disruption ‘until end of day’ – National Rail Disruption is expected until the end of the day Share Comments 20:57 Kirstie McCrum Northern Rail guidance for customers Due to emergency services dealing with an incident in the Hull area, all services are currently unable to depart / arrive into the station. Emergency services and Network Rail staff are now on site. Share Comments 20:56 Kirstie McCrum Theatre performance cancelled Hull Truck Theatre – which is at 50 Ferensway – has posted on X: Unfortunately, tonight's performances of Mary and the Hyenas & The Contestant has been cancelled due to a full evacuation at St Stephen's Square. Our Box Office team will be in touch with all bookers tomorrow (Wed 19 Feb) to discuss exchange/ refund options. Thank you Share Comments 20:54 Kirstie McCrum Railway passengers advice from National Rail LNER customer advice: A rail replacement bus will run from Selby to Hull at 21:00. Northern customer advice: Rail replacement transport has been requested between Hull and Selby. More details will follow once this has been confirmed. TransPennine Express customer advice: Rail replacement transport has been requested. More details will follow once this has been confirmed. Additional information: Emergency services and Network Rail staff are now on site. Share Comments 20:53 KEY EVENT No trains running to or from Hull National Rail said: The emergency services are dealing with an incident at Hull. As a result no trains are currently able to run to / from this station. Trains may be cancelled, revised or delayed by up to 60 minutes. Disruption is expected until 22:00. Share Comments 20:49 KEY EVENT Police investigating ‘suspicious package’ Officers have issued a 200-metre safety cordon around St Stephens Shopping Centre on Ferensway in Hull following the discovery of a suspicious package at around 6.20pm today (Tuesday 18 February). The cordon is in place for the safety of the public whilst awaiting EOD to arrive at the scene to examine the item. Evacuations around the area have taken place and members of the public are asked to please avoid the area until we are able to advise otherwise. Share Comments 20:13 KEY EVENT Bus disruption in place Stagecoach East Midlands said: Due to an ongoing Police incident, all of our services are currently unable to serve the Interchange. Passengers will be alighted as close as possible to the Interchange. Please check our app for service updates. Share Comments 19:42 KEY EVENT What’s happened? Officers in attendance at St Stephen's Shopping Centre on Ferensway Road closures in place Affected routes are Ferensway, Anlaby Road, and Spencer Street Closures are to allow emergency services to work safely Members of the public are advised to avoid the area Share Comments
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