Several People Fall Ill After Suspicious Package Opened at Joint Base Andrews
A suspicious package containing an unknown white powder was delivered to Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, causing multiple people to become ill and several to be hospitalized, CNN reported.
Incident Details
After an individual opened the package, a building at the base was evacuated as a precaution. Joint Base Andrews confirmed:
“As a precaution, the building and connecting building were evacuated, and a cordon was established around the area.”
Several individuals were transported to the Malcolm Grove Medical Center on the base. The severity of their conditions has not been disclosed.
Response and Investigation
Joint Base Andrews is notable as the home base for Air Force One, the aircraft that transports the President of the United States. First responders at the base assessed the situation and concluded there was no immediate threat. The Office of Special Investigations has since taken over the investigation.
An initial field test conducted by the HAZMAT team did not detect any hazardous substances, but authorities continue to investigate.
CNN, citing sources familiar with the investigation, reported that the package contained an unknown white powder.
Officials remain vigilant as the inquiry proceeds.
Summary
The suspicious package incident at Joint Base Andrews triggered evacuations and hospitalizations, but initial tests found no immediate danger; investigations are ongoing.
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