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BOMB disposal officers have detonated a suspicious package near the finish line of the Rio Olympics men’s road race.

The loud blast was heard for several street over after bomb squad experts blew up a package which had been spotted close to the spot where Britain's Chris Froome could soon take the gold medal.

According to reports in Brazil, officers swooped on the unattended package just yards from the finish line.

The corresponding explosion was heard on live TV coverage.

The race is ongoing.

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