30 Jun 2021 | 10:11 AM UTC
China: Authorities responding to unexploded ordnance in the Kai Tak area of Hong Kong, June 30
Officials responding to unexploded ordnance in the Kai Tak area of Hong Kong, China, June 30. Area cordoned off.
Event
Authorities are responding to the discovery of at least one bomb at a construction site opposite the Hong Kong Children's Hospital in the Kai Tak area of Hong Kong, June 30. Police have evacuated people from the area. Authorities have closed multiple roads in the area, including Cheung Yip Street.
Officials will likely maintain heightened security and road closures until the investigation concludes. Localized transport disruptions are likely.
Advice
Avoid the site as a precaution until authorities give the all-clear. Follow all security personnel instructions. Allow additional travel time in the area.