26 Apr 2023 | 01:56 AM UTC
US: Authorities place Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, under lockdown late April 25 in response to suspected bomb threat
Bradley University in Peoria, Ill., US, in lockdown late April 25 due to bomb threat. Avoid the area. Tight security, disruptions likely.
Event
Authorities have placed Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, under lockdown late April 25 in response to a suspected bomb threat. Reports indicate a heavy police presence in the area. There have been no reports of casualties, and the motive for the incident is unclear.
Heightened security and localized transport disruptions are likely over the coming hours as police investigate the alleged threat.
Advice
Avoid the area until authorities give the all clear. Plan for localized transport disruptions in the area. Strictly heed official directives.
