Suspected bomb found in Hong Kong, busy road temporarily sealed off

A suspected bomb has been found in Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui, prompting police to temporarily cordon off busy Granville Road and call in explosive disposal experts.

The force said on Tuesday that it was discovered at a construction site on Mody Road near the west area of Urban Council Centenary Garden in East Tsim Sha Tsui at 12.10pm.

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.

Pictures taken at the site show an object looking like a gun barrel, covered in mud. Seven explosive disposal officers were deployed to the scene.

According to preliminary investigations, the object may be a cannon barrel, but police have yet to confirm.

“The site is not blocked off yet because it is believed there is nothing potentially destructive,” a source said.