US EditionUPDATE | State Police Evacuate Neighborhood to Remove 'Explosive Devices'
All residences within a quarter-mile radius were evacuated to ensure safety during the removal of explosive devices, with a shelter provided for displaced residents, police said.
- Pennsylvania State Police requested an immediate evacuation within a quarter-mile radius of 11 Central Drive, Mill Creek Township, due to explosive devices being removed.
- By 11:15 a.m., state police confirmed that all residences had been evacuated except for those choosing to remain voluntarily within the quarter-mile radius.
- The Newmanstown Volunteer Fire Company established a shelter at Living Stones Christian Fellowship for evacuated residents.
- State police announced that an updated press release would be provided when it is safe for residents to return home.
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State police order evacuation in Pa. town because of explosive devices
State police at Jonestown have requested an evacuation within a quarter-mile radius of 11 Central Drive in Mill Creek Township, Lebanon County, near the Berks line. Troopers said officials will be in that immediate area to remove explosive devices. Further details were not immediately available.
The Delaware County Daily Times
State police order 'immediate evacuation' in Pa. town because of explosive devices
State police at Jonestown on Tuesday morning have requested an “immediate evacuation” within a quarter-mile radius of 11 Central Drive in Mill Creek Township, Lebanon County, near the Berks line. Troopers said officials will be in that immediate area due to “removing explosive devices,” according to a state police news release. About 11:15 a.m. troopers reported that all residences within the immediate area have been evacuated. They said anyone …
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