Mar 22 β€’ 09:08 UTC πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ Norway NRK

The bomb squad is on site in Bergen

The police in Bergen have deployed a bomb squad following the discovery of a suspicious object in a pedestrian tunnel.

The police have confirmed that a bomb squad from Oslo is currently on site in Bergen, specifically at Hopsbukta. This follows the discovery of a suspicious object in a pedestrian tunnel under E39 during the night leading into Sunday. Authorities have assessed that the object does not pose any immediate danger at this time.

In response to the incident, the police have cordoned off the area and are maintaining a presence to ensure public safety. Teams from the crime investigation unit are also en route to examine the object further. The situation appears to be under control, and no evacuation of nearby areas has been reported.

Local residents and passersby are advised to avoid the area while the investigation is ongoing, as police work to determine the nature of the suspicious object. The swift action of the police and bomb squad indicates a thorough approach to ensuring community safety in response to potential threats.

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