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Video Concourse Evacuated at Nashville International Airport
Passengers at Nashville International Airport were in for a fright as the airport authorities evacuated the Video Concourse on Monday morning. The reason for the evacuation was due to a “suspicious package” that was found.
The Details
The airport authorities have not revealed any details about the suspicious package, keeping in line with their protocol. A spokesperson for the airport said that the package was discovered by the TSA (Transportation Security Administration) and as a result, the Viseo Concourse was evacuated.
The evacuation began around 5:30 AM and lasted for over an hour. Passengers were asked to leave the area, and airport officials guided them to the ground level. Multiple law enforcement agencies and bomb squads were on the scene to investigate the package.
During the evacuation, flights that were scheduled to take off from the concourse were delayed, but airport officials say that they resumed as soon as the situation was under control.
The Investigation Continues
The investigation is still ongoing, and the authorities have not yet deemed the package safe, nor have they provided any update on what the package contained. The airport authorities have asked passengers to reach out to their airlines to check the status of their flights and advised them to allow extra time for security checks.
The Response
Many passengers have taken to social media to express their fear and frustration over the incident. However, many others have praised the authorities’ quick response and the sense of calmness that prevailed throughout the ordeal.
One of the passengers tweeted, “Shout out to @Fly_Nashville and all the security personnel on the scene this morning. They were calm and professional, and they kept us safe.”
Another passenger tweeted, “Scary situation with a suspicious package at the Nashville airport, but thank God for the first responders keeping us safe.”
The airport authorities have assured passengers that they are doing everything possible to ensure their safety and security. They have also urged everyone to report anything suspicious to airport officials and help them maintain a safe and secure environment.
