7 months ago
Miami Airport Evacuated Over Suspicious Bag
A lot of people were suddenly told to leave parts of Miami International Airport on Sunday evening.
This happened because a bag was left alone in the departures area, and no one knew who it belonged to.
People were scared and ran out quickly, and there were no clear instructions.
Several flights were delayed or canceled.
This is the second time in a few days that something like this has happened at the same airport.
The first time, a man made a joke about a bomb, and he was arrested.
No one knows yet what exactly happened this time, but people are being told to check with their airlines for updates.
Later, the authorities said it was safe, and people could go back inside.
Thousands of passengers and staff evacuated Miami International Airport's South Terminal due to a suspicious unattended bag.
The evacuation began around 6pm local time, affecting TSA checkpoints for concourses G, H, and J.
The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office gave the all-clear after investigating the item, and checkpoints were reopened.
Several flights were delayed as a result of the security operation.
This evacuation came just days after another security scare at the same airport involving a passenger's remark about a bomb.
- Who
- Thousands of passengers and airport staff at Miami International Airport
- What
- Evacuation due to a suspicious unattended bag
- Where
- Miami International Airport, 2100 NW 42nd Ave, Miami, Florida
- When
- Around 6pm local time on Sunday, January 25
- Why
- To ensure safety after a suspicious unattended bag was discovered
Key facts
- Location
- Miami International Airport, 2100 NW 42nd Ave, Miami, Florida
- Time of Evacuation
- Around 6pm local time on Sunday, January 25
- Cause of Evacuation
- Suspicious unattended bag in the South Terminal
- Affected Areas
- TSA checkpoints for concourses G, H, and J and surrounding areas
- Recent Similar Incident
- Bomb scare on January 23 involving a passenger's remark
Quotes
Miami International Airport
The official Twitter account of Miami International Airport.
“The@MiamiDade_SO has given the all clear and the TSA checkpoints for concourses G, H, and J and the surrounding areas are being reopened.”
financialexpress.com
“The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office is investigating a suspicious item in MIA’s South Terminal area. The TSA checkpoints for concourses G, H, and J and the surrounding areas have been evacuated and are currently closed. Passengers driving to MIA this evening should give themselves additional time.”
financialexpress.com
