Bomb squad called to hospital after reports of ‘explosion’

THE bomb squad has swooped on a hospital following reports of an “explosion”.

Patients and visitors attempting to enter the car park of Liverpool Women’s Hospital are being turned away.

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Police were scrambled to the site at 11am as witnesses reported hearing a “loud bang and now dark smoke”.

Dramatic pictures show black smoke billowing over the hospital.

A photo of a car on fire in a car park has also been shared but it is not confirmed as being part of the same incident.

Merseyside Police said: “We can confirm that an incident occurred shortly after 11am today (Sunday 14 November) outside Liverpool Women’s Hospital.

“A cordon around the affected area has been established and a number of surrounding roads have been closed.

“Emergency services are currently at the scene assessing the situation.”

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