Los Angeles police have closed Broadway downtown between 4th and 6th streets after a report of an explosion in a trash can, authorities said Wednesday.



The explosion was reported about 4:15 p.m. at 4th and Broadway, the Los Angeles Police Department said. Officers were at the scene investigating.

[Updated 5:35 p.m.: No injuries have been reported, said the Los Angeles Fire Department, which has 40 firefighters on the scene helping with the investigation.]



Motorists are advised to avoid the busy thoroughfare and adjacent streets.



No other details were immediately available.



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