Magherafelt residents evacuated from homes due to ongoing security alert

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Police said they are currently at the scene and have asked people to avoid the area.

A number of people have been moved from their homes due to a security alert in Co Londonderry.

Police said they are currently at the scene in Leckagh Drive in Magherafelt.

Motorists have been advised to avoid the area.

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