Hospital research centre evacuated as Winnipeg police bomb unit removes 'volatile substance'
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The Winnipeg police bomb unit removed a 'volatile substance' from a Winnipeg hospital research centre Friday afternoon, prompting an evacuation.
The Winnipeg police bomb unit removed a 'volatile substance' from a Winnipeg hospital research centre Friday afternoon, prompting an evacuation.
The Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) confirmed its bomb unit was called to the St. Boniface Hospital Albrechtsen Research Centre Friday to, "assist in removing a volatile substance."
A member of the bomb unit, clad in full protective gear, was seen walking out of the building Friday afternoon holding what appeared to be a container.
Const. Claude Chancy, a public information officer with the WPS, was not able to say what the volatile substance was, but police confirmed it is not believed to be a bomb. A spokesperson for the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) told CTV News the substance was chemical in nature.
"Everything right now is under control. Everything's safe for the general public," Chancy said.
Around 2:45 p.m. on Friday, Chancy confirmed the substance had been removed and will be disposed of appropriately.
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