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Baggage claim area at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport temporarily evacuated

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – An unattended bag led to quite a scare at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Tuesday night.

According to authorities, it was around 6:30 p.m. when deputies were alerted to the bag which had been left in the lower level of Terminal 1.

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The baggage claim area, and people in the vicinity, were evacuated by authorities as a precaution, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office.

Traffic was rerouted to the upper level of the airport, which is normally only for departing flights.

The all clear was given around 9 p.m.

It is not known if any incoming or outgoing flights were impacted as a result of the evacuation.


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David Dwork joined the WPLG Local 10 News team in August 2019. Born and raised in Miami-Dade County, David has covered South Florida sports since 2007.

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