October 15, 16:07, Dangerous object, suspected, Uppsala

A call came in reporting that a member of the public had found what was considered a suspicious hazardous object by an entrance in Tuna backar. The police are at the scene to investigate, and the National Bomb Squad has been contacted to assist.

While awaiting a final assessment, an area around the site has been cordoned off, and traffic on parts of Tunagatan and Svartbäcksgatan is affected by the cordon. 

No one has been injured.

Update, 17:47

The National Bomb Squad has arrived at the scene to examine the object. Some residents in the surrounding area have been evacuated while awaiting the assessment.