Atlantic City Airport evacuated, then re-opened after investigation
Authorities ordered the evacuation of Atlantic City International Airport Wednesday afternoon as a bomb squad investigates reports of an explosive device at the facility, NJ State Police said Wednesday.
Authorities confirmed that the facility was evacuated as a possible explosive device was investigated around 4 p.m. State Police Sgt. Gregory Williams said at 4:50 p.m. that the material was deemed "non-suspicious" and the terminal was re-opened.
People on social media stated that passengers and employees were being allowed back into the building just after 4:30 p.m.
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