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Apperley Bridge: Severe travel disruption as 'wartime bomb' found between Leeds and Bradford

Trains have been cancelled between Leeds and Bradford after a "wartime bomb" was found near a railway line.

Major disruption is being faced on Northern services today (Tuesday) and all lines between Leeds and Shipley have been cancelled while the incident is dealt with.

The object has been found near the railway line at Apperley Bridge and roads around it have been closed off.

A statement on Northern Rail's website says: "Due to a wartime bomb near the railway between Leeds and Shipley all lines are blocked."

Police have been at the scene near Apperley Bridge. Photo: Tony Gardnerplaceholder image
Police have been at the scene near Apperley Bridge. Photo: Tony Gardner | Tony Gardner

Disruption is expected into this afternoon.

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