The BBC reported that police rushed to the scene in the Kingsway area, where a security cordon was imposed and residents were asked to leave their homes as a precaution.
Authorities asked the public to avoid the immediate area while emergency operations continue.Local political leaders expressed concern over the incident. Sinn Féin councilor Danny Baker said initial details were still unclear, but called for calm, adding that he hoped no one would be hurt.DUP leader Gavin Robinson described the reports as “deeply worrying” and warned that any attempt by dissident republicans to target police or intimidate communities must be dealt with firmly under the law.The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has confirmed that officers are dealing with an ongoing security alert and said further updates will be issued as the situation develops.Meanwhile, Lagan Valley MP Sorcha Eastwood described the incident as “unfortunate and worrying”, adding that it came just weeks after a similar attempted attack in Lurgan using an improvised explosive device.She added that no injuries were reported in the latest explosion and praised emergency responders for their quick action.