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Road 874 closed after suspected explosive found
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  • Suspected explosive object found on road 874 north of Kiruna
  • Road closed in both directions
  • Alarm received at 20:22 on Sunday

The alarm was received at 20:22 on Sunday evening, and a large response operation is underway, the emergency operator at Räddningssamverkan nord told Kuriren. According to Kuriren, the operator described the object as suspected to be explosive, leading to a cordon being set up. The exact location of the object on road 874 has not been disclosed, and it is unclear whether a bomb squad has been called in or if evacuations are in place.

The road's reopening time has not been announced.

They have found an object that is suspected to be able to explode. Therefore, they are now cordoning off the area.

Emergency operator, Larmoperatör at Räddningssamverkan nord
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