Police in Manchester, north west England, said on Saturday they were responding to reports that a suspicious item had been found on a bus at Manchester Piccadilly bus station.
Greater Manchester Police said on Twitter that officers were in attendance and several roads were closed.
It said the bus had been evacuated as a precaution and a cordon established.
In a statement, police said: “At around 1.15pm today (Saturday 5 September 2020), police were called to reports that a suspicious item had been found on a bus at Manchester Piccadilly bus station.
“Officers are in attendance and several roads are closed.
“The bus has been evacuated as a precaution and a cordon remains in place.
“Enquiries are ongoing.”
Anyone with information should call police on 101 quoting incident number 1452 of 05/09/2020, or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
Transport for Greater Manchester have said on Twitter: “Due to a Police Incident Parker Street, Piccadilly is closed.
“Congestion expected on Portland St, please use an alternative route if possible.”
Manchester councillor Pat Karney tweeted: “Suspicious package on a bus in Piccadilly.
“Major incident response.
Reuters
