Unidentified package that led to closure of Lincolnshire road was a prop, police report
An unidentified package found near a Lincolnshire village led to a road closure yesterday (Sunday, October 8) while police dealt with the matter.
The item was found in Sandy Bank, near Coningsby.
The road was closed from about 3.30pm and a 25-metre cordon was put in place.
On social media, Lincolnshire Police asked members of the public to avoid the area.
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Hide AdAs part of the force’s response, the Explosive Ordnance Team attended the scene to assess the package.
The item was later revealed to be a prop, Lincolnshire Police wrote on social media, updating its earlier post and thanking the public for their patience.
The road was re-opened by 5.15pm.
A spokesman for Lincolnshire made clear that the call had not been a hoax.