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m6 highway incident
About this tag
The m6 highway incident tag covers a specific false alarm event on the M6 motorway in England, where an electronic cigarette triggered a major security response. Armed police evacuated a bus, and bomb disposal units, ambulances, and fire engines responded at the Weeford toll plaza. The incident was ultimately deemed unfounded, with no suspects in custody. This tag is relevant for discussions about security protocols, emergency response procedures, and public safety on major highways, particularly in the context of heightened security before events like the London Olympics.
LONDON - False alarm: British police said Thursday that reports of suspicious activity on a bus, which set off a massive emergency response and forced the closure of a section of a major highway in central England, were unfounded.
The "culprit"? An electronic cigarette.
Armed police evacuated...