A section of Battersea Road was closed for a Kingston police investigation Thursday, but few details have been released about what caused the closure.
Police tweeted Thursday that the road was closed between Kingston Mills Road and Thompson Crescent.
Although police have given no details as to what the investigation pertains to, officers could be seen gathered around a city garbage truck.
The City of Kingston confirmed that a city truck was parked on Battersea Road where police were investigating, but that city staff are not involved in the investigation other than being witnesses. Police also reiterated this in a statement later in the day.
No other details were given, but Kingston police say more information will be given Friday.
“Due to the nature of the incident and that it is an ongoing investigation no further details will be released (Thursday), but an update is anticipated (Friday) by the criminal investigations through the media relations office,” police said.
Police at the scene said there was no risk to public safety.
The road was reopened after 2 p.m. Police say the investigation at the site is now concluded.
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