Police in Bergen responded to a report of a suspicious object found in a pedestrian tunnel beneath E39, ensuring public safety and investigating the item.
In the early hours of Sunday, police in Bergen were alerted to a suspicious object located in a pedestrian tunnel under the E39 highway near Hopsbukta. Responding promptly to the call, officers secured the area and assessed the object, which was deemed potentially hazardous for handling according to Operations Leader Ole Ronny Olsen.
Given the potential risk the object could pose, the Bergen police requested assistance from national resources specialized in handling such situations. Olsen clarified that as the object currently stands, it does not represent a direct threat to the public or personnel, allowing for a measured response while ensuring safety standards were met.
The police presence in the area will be maintained until the object is safely handled, with the incident having minimal impact on local traffic; however, a nearby bus stop will be closed until the situation is resolved. Authorities have also informed relevant bus companies about the disruption. The police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the suspicious object to determine its origin and intention.
