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Anonymous Threat at RDU Causes Terminal Evacuation, Flight Delays
Terminal 1 was evacuated following an anonymous threat; law enforcement and TSA cleared the area with minimal flight disruptions, including six delays and seven cancellations, officials said.
- Raleigh-Durham International Airport's Terminal 1 was evacuated early Monday after officials received an anonymous threat around 4:20 a.m., prompting a heavy law enforcement response.
- Law enforcement and Transportation Security Administration officers conducted a thorough security sweep, with an RDU spokesperson stating, "Law enforcement checked and cleared the facility, which reopened at approximately 6 a.m."
- FlightAware reported seven cancellations and six delays as of 7 a.m., while hundreds of passengers waited outside for over an hour before lines grew long upon reopening.
- Airport officials stated, "Safety is our top priority, and we ask that passengers please be patient as we work to return to normal operations," as police maintain an ongoing presence.
- Travelers can now access Terminal 1 as normal operations resume across the airport, while officials continue to monitor the facility and no additional details regarding the threat have been released.
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Raleigh-Durham International Airport evacuated after anonymous threat
Raleigh, NC (WWAY) — Raleigh-Durham International Airport Terminal 1 was evacuated after an anonymous threat around 4:20 Monday morning. According to RDU’s X account, law enforcement and TSA agents checked and cleared the facility, which reopened at 6 A.M. The Airport says it is continuing to monitor the situation and will maintain a law enforcement presence as a safety precaution. Categories: Carolinas, Carolinas, NC, NC, NC-Carolinas, NC…
RDU’s Terminal 1 evacuated after threat | Fox Wilmington WSFX-TV
RALEIGH, N.C. (WRAL) – Raleigh-Durham International Airport’s Terminal 1 was evacuated early Monday after receiving an anonymous threat just before 4:30 a.m. Monday, airport officials said. Passengers told WRAL that they were told to leave the airport and get as far away as possible. A heavy police presence could be seen outside. Stephanie Necak said her flight was 10 minutes from boarding when security came through and evacuated the terminal. R…
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