Police seal off busy Hong Kong road after suspected bomb found in Tsim Sha Tsui
The force said on Tuesday that it was discovered at a construction site on Mody Road near the west area of the Urban Council Centenary Garden in East Tsim Sha Tsui at 12.10pm.
The suspected bomb was discovered at a construction site at 12.10pm. Photo: Handout
Witnesses said that about 40 workers were evacuated after the alleged bomb was discovered as Explosive Ordnance Disposal officers arrived at the scene.
According to Google Maps, the section of Granville Road outside the Hong Kong Science Museum is sealed off.
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