Thousands of travelers were evacuated from Miami Airport following a security alert. The incident, which occurred at 2100 NW 42nd Ave, Miami, Florida, took place at 6 pm local time on Sunday, January 25.
Social media reports from bewildered passengers indicate that a large number of individuals were instructed to exit the airport premises due to a security concern. An eyewitness recounted the chaotic scene, mentioning a sudden noise followed by a rush towards the exits.
An airport representative confirmed that operations have resumed and all areas are now accessible post the earlier disruption. The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s office is currently investigating a suspicious item in the South Terminal area of the airport, leading to the evacuation of TSA checkpoints for concourses G, H, and J.
While efforts to gather more details from Miami International Airport are ongoing, it is evident that flight operations may be impacted by the incident, potentially resulting in delays and cancellations for passengers. The situation is being monitored closely to provide updates as they become available.