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23rd and Indiana in KC closed to traffic after worker finds possible explosives

Kansas City Police Department’s Bomb and Arson squad responded after a worker reported finding what they believed to be explosives.
Kansas City Police Department’s Bomb and Arson squad responded after a worker reported finding what they believed to be explosives.

Authorities closed traffic near 23rd Street and Indiana Avenue on Friday after possible explosives were found.

A worker in the area told police they had located what they believe to be possible explosives about 3:10 p.m.

The Kansas City Police Department’s Bomb and Arson squad responded, and authorities immediately closed the area to traffic.

Toriano Porter: 816-234-4779, @torianoporter

This story was originally published April 21, 2017 at 4:49 PM with the headline "23rd and Indiana in KC closed to traffic after worker finds possible explosives."

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