Rio 2016: Bomb squad agents carry out controlled explosion near finish of cycling road race as bullet hits equestrian venue

Loud blast came as a bullet was reported to have narrowly missed an official at equestrian venue

Sam Morgan

Published: 18:04, 6 Aug 2016
Updated: 12:54, 23 Aug 2016

BOMB disposal experts carried out a controlled explosion near the finish line of the men's cycling road race.

A loud blast was heard towards the climax of the route at Flamengo Park in Rio according to reports, but there are said to be no injuries and the race is continuing.

A bomb disposal expert arrives a the scene where a bag was blown upCredit: Getty Images

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