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Panic erupted at Logan International Airport in Boston on Sunday over a suspicious item found in Terminal A, according to multiple outlets.
Avideo posted on social mediashowed large crowds of travelers being instructed to evacuate the terminal.
According toNBC News, Massachusetts State Police issued a statement Sunday noting its bomb squad was called to the terminal after 4 p.m. once the suspicious package was found during a luggage screening.
In theTwitter video, an airport employee can be heard telling travelers and airport staff it is mandatory for them to exit the terminal.
“You have to exit, this is mandatory,” said the airport employee over a loud speaker in the video.
Boston Logan International Airport and Massachusetts State Police didn’t immediately return PEOPLE’s request for comment.
NBC added that flights were delayed due the terminal evacuation that left many travelers panicked and confused.
The item turned out not to be a bomb or other threat, but a PlayStation video game console.
The news outlet added that passengers were allowed to return back to the terminal after 5 p.m. Sunday.
source: people.com
