CSPD investigating reported pipe bomb near Westwood and Indian Pipe

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) was investigating a reported pipe bomb near the intersection of Westwood and Indian Pipe. The scene has since been cleared.

CSPD says the regional explosives unit responded and evaluated a "suspicious package" in the area. According to police, the package was found to be safe and removed by the Regional Explosives Unit.

The intersection, which was closed as a precaution, was reopened by 5:17 p.m., says CSPD.

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