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Operations back to normal after suspicious bag is cleared by investigators at OIA

Operations back to normal after suspicious bag is cleared by investigators at OIA Investigators found no hazard or associated threat after an unattended baggage was called in. (WFTV)

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando International Airport said Monday afternoon that road traffic was closed at Terminal B.

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9 p.m. Update:

On Monday, at around 5:15 p.m. the Orlando Fire Department responded OIA for report suspicious bag.

Out of an abundance of caution, traffic to airport Terminal B was diverted.

Investigators found no hazard or associated threat, according to OFD.

Airport operations and road traffic has resumed as normal.

8 p.m. Update:

Law enforcement has cleared the call at Terminal B.

The airport said road traffic to Terminal B will reopen soon.

6:45 pm Update:

If you are picking up someone at MCO from Terminal B, or dropping off, please follow roadway signage to Terminal A or the Train station. This is being done while law enforcement responds to a call at Terminal B, airport officials said.

Original Story:

The airport said law enforcement officers are currently investigating a call but would not provide details on the call.

“Please follow instructions from onsite airport personnel,” the airport said on X. “Updates will be provided as the situation develops.”

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Jason Kelly

Jason Kelly, WFTV.com

Jason Kelly joined WFTV Channel 9 in 2014. He serves as the station's Digital Executive Producer.

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