Don’t miss the latest developments in business and finance.

Olympics: Controlled explosion at Olympics cycling finish line

Image
AFP Rio De Janeiro
Last Updated : Aug 06 2016 | 11:02 PM IST
Brazilian military carried out a controlled explosion near the Copacabana finish line of Rio Olympics men's road cycling race today, witnesses said.
Military bomb disposal experts were at the scene of the explosion and kept crowds away with police.
The explosion stunned crowds gathering for the end of the race. The race leaders were about 100 kilometers (60 miles) away at the time.

More From This Section

First Published: Aug 06 2016 | 11:02 PM IST

Next Story