HOPKINS, Texas (KETK)-- An EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) team is en route to Hopkins County after a live ordnance was found at a scrap metal yard.

According to the Hopkins County Sheriff's Office, the live ordinance was found at Reeds Scrap Metals located on FM 1870. Deputies and investigators have secured the area while an EOD team is responding to clear the device.

The sheriff's office is asking residents to avoid the area during this time and will provide updates as the situation develops.

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