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THE Asda store in Highbridge has now re-opened.
A bomb disposal team carried out a controlled explosion after an unattended item was discovered at the store.
The store had been closed at 7am.
The explosion was reported to have taken place at 10.30am.
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AN Asda store has closed as "a precautionary measure" this morning.
Avon and Somerset Police have tweeted a message saying the action has been taken following the discovery of an "unattended item" at the Caxton Road store.
A force spokesman said: "Officers are currently on scene assisting them.
"We'd like to thank the public for their patience and understanding."
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