Tufts University campus deemed safe to return after reported bomb threat prompted evacuation
Tufts University Police alerted students and faculty that the campus was deemed safe to return to after reported bomb threats were made on Wednesday afternoon.
Police said no threats were identified after a thorough search of the campus and that students are allowed back to Ballou Hall, Miller Hall, and the campus center.
TuftsAlert: This is a follow up to the Bomb Threat. Ballou Hall, Miller Hall and Campus Center have been checked and no threats have been identified. Resume normal activity. The incident remains under investigation.
— Tufts Univ. Police (@TuftsPolice) December 14, 2022
Authorities responded to bomb threats at the Medford and Sommerville campuses just after 3:30 p.m. which prompted the University to evacuate immediately.
TuftsAlert BOMB THREAT Medford/Somerville campus. Evacuate Ballou Hall, Miller Hall, Campus Center immediately. Take belongings with you. Follow instructions from authorities. Avoid the area.
— Tufts Univ. Police (@TuftsPolice) December 14, 2022
This remains and active and ongoing investigating. No further information was made available.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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