27 Jul 2018 | 10:57 PM UTC
US: Suspicious packages reported at Trump Tower (NYC) July 27
Suspicious packages found at Trump Tower in Manhattan (New York City) July 27; immediate vicinity closed to traffic
Event
The City of New York Police Department (NYPD) is responding to reports of three suspicious packages at Trump Tower in Manhattan (New York City) as of the evening of Friday, July 27 (local time). The NYPD bomb squad and emergency responders have reportedly deployed to the site. 5th Avenue has accordingly been closed to traffic between East 56th and East 57th streets. President Donald Trump is not in the building. Further details regarding the incident are still emerging; avoid the area.
Advice
Individuals in New York City are advised to monitor developments to the situation, avoid the affected area, report all suspicious objects and behavior, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.
