Nelson road closed after report of suspicious item, alleged threat

Part of a road in Nelson has been closed due to a report of a suspicious item and an alleged threat.

A section of Waimea Rd was closed after a report of a suspicious item being located at an address at 5.20pm.

A cordon has been put in place as a precaution while the nature of the item is established, police said.

The Defence Force later confirmed an Explosive Ordnance Disposal team is on the way.

Diversions are in place at the intersection of Waimea Rd and Van Dieman St, and Waimea Rd and Bronte St.

People are advised to take an alternate route and to avoid the area if possible.

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