Thames Valley Police has released a statement after a busy Bucks road was closed off with a bomb disposal unit spotted at the scene.
Marlow Road, Bourne End was closed off by police at around 3.30pm today after reports of an unexploded World War 2 bomb being discovered.
Shops were told to close and houses were evacuated as scores of people were moved to near the town's station.
But now the force has released a statement as the road has been reopened and shops have reopened.
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A spokesperson said: "It has been confirmed that the item found in Marlow Road is not an unexploded World War Two bomb.
"We had put a cordon in place and evacuated a number of homes, however the cordon has now been stood down and residents are returning to their properties.
"Our thanks go to residents for their patience and partners for their support, especially the Explosive Ordnance Disposal who arrived on scene quickly and assessed the item."
The spokesperson confirmed that police were initially called to reports of an unexploded WW2 bomb.
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