Suspicious item prompts controlled explosion in Bury community
BURY, England – An elevated emergency presence in Bury this evening resulted in a ‘controlled explosion’ that led to the closure of Chesham Road at its junction with Walmersley Road. Greater Manchester Police responded to reports of a ‘suspicious item’ in the area, prompting the arrival of various emergency services, including the army bomb disposal squad, fire, ambulance, and police. The incident unfolded shortly after 4 pm, with authorities confirming a ‘precautionary controlled explosion’ was …