Austin police determine reported bomb on South Congress was not explosive device

Update: Police have determined the item is not an explosive device and was rendered safe, and have cleared the scene. It was an isolated incident and there's no further threat to the general public, according to an update on X.

The Austin Police Department is currently investigating an active bomb threat at the intersection of South Congress Avenue and Wasson Road, in South Austin, the department said in a post on X.

Police received a call reporting an abandoned hazardous device, the post said.

Members of the public are being asked to avoid the area.

More information was not immediately available.

This story is developing. Check back for updates.

This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Austin police determine bomb threat on South Congress was false