Melbourne June 5 (IANS) Police are dealing with a hostage situation in Australia s Melbourne city after an explosion on Tuesday.
A major police operation is underway at a Bay Street apartment following reports of the explosion at 4 p.m. (local time) reports the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
A Victoria state police spokesperson said officers were trying to negotiate with a man in one of the apartments.
It s believed he has a woman inside with him who he won t allow to leave.
Victoria Police specialist units are currently on scene. Roads are closed in the vicinity and we urge the community to avoid the area the spokesperson added.
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Hostage situation in Melbourne following blast
