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JFK Airport Terminal evacuated after unmanned bag caused fear of bomb

John F. Kennedy International Airportpassengers cleaned up an unmanned bag found at the Port AuthorityUSwhere the Explosive Ordinance was held. , I evacuated on Sunday. The police station (PAPD) told Global News.

At 11:26 am, the official Twitter account at JFK Airport said PAPD was investigating a security incident in Terminal 4.

At 11:47 am, authorities said departures and arrivals at Terminal 4 were closed for inbound traffic, and passengers expected traffic delays and needed extra time to travel. I added that there is.

Due to security issues, Terminal 4's arrival and departure levels remain closed to inbound traffic. Expect traffic delays and allow additional travel time.

— Kennedy Airport. Please wear a face cover. (@JFKairport)July 3, 2022

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Passengers are in the terminal From the departure area under investigation to the arrival area, PAPD told Global News.

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At 12:21 pm, JFK Airport said, "Terminal 4 arrival and departure level roads have resumed." Tweeted.

The previous security incident has been cleared. Terminal 4 arrival and departure level roads have been reopened. Expect remaining traffic delays and allow additional travel time.

— Kennedy Airport. Please wear a face cover. (@JFKairport)July 3, 2022

John F. Kenny International Airport (also known asJFK Airport) is the main New York It is the city's international airport and is considered one of the busiest airports in the world.

Airports around the world are experiencing a surge in travel after two years of COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, resulting in flight delays and airport congestion due to overcapacity in the aviation industry. ..

According to the Department of Transportation Security, airports across the United States are busy on the weekend of July 4, with approximately 2.49 million passengers passing through security checkpoints at US airports on Friday.

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