The section of Route 73 in Evesham is currently closed as authorities respond to a report of a bomb placed at a local business. Evesham police chief Walt Miller announced that buildings are being evacuated in the area of Route 73 and Brick Road, with detours being established to redirect traffic.
The specific business where the bomb was allegedly placed has not been disclosed at this time. For further updates on this developing story, please consider subscribing to NJ.com for the latest information.
Miller urged the public to allow for extra travel time in the affected area and to remain patient as the situation unfolds. The chief emphasized that the primary objective is to guarantee public safety while investigating the reported threat and working towards a resolution.
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