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Possible pipe bomb found at Los Angeles school

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2010-08-26 09:47
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LOS ANGELES - A possible pipe bomb was found on the campus of Manual Arts High School in South Los Angeles on Wednesday, authorities said.

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The bomb scare prompted the evacuation of about 2,000 students and staff at the school, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) said.

A bomb squad was dispatched to the scene to remove the item, said LAPD Officer Rosario Herrera.

Traffic was routed away from the campus, he said.