No bomb in EDSA-FB Harrison–MMDA

Oct 9, 2013 6:55 PM PHT

Rappler.com

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The agency confirms a 'suspicious bag' thrown on a roof of a bus does not contain a bomb

HEAVY TRAFFIC. As of 6:12 pm, traffic view along EDSA Taft Rotonda. Photo from the MMDA

MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – Traffic at the intersection of EDSA and FB Harrison in Manila came to standstill Wednesday, October 9, in the evening because of a “suspected bomb threat.”

According to the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), an unidentified man threw a “suspicious bag” on to the roof of a passing bus. Members of the Special Weapons and Tactics team and bomb team came in to investigate the threat.

But at 9:28pm, the MMDA confirmed through a tweet that no bomb was found inside the bag.

INCIDENT UPDATE: As of 9:28 PM NEGATIVE Bomb at Edsa FB Harrison,Edsa FB Harrison is now open to traffic #mmda
— Official MMDA (@MMDA) October 9, 2013

– Rappler.com