Authorities say terrorism is a possibility after two packages exploded at a Boston University
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Authorities say terrorism is a possibility after package explodes at Northeastern University in Boston – leaving at least one person hospitalized
- Two packages are believed to have exploded at 7:15 a.m. on Tuesday evening at Holmes Hall on the campus of Northeastern University.
- Boston Bomb Squad, Boston Police, Boston Fire and Boston Emergency Medical Services responded to the incident
- A reporter says the Federal Bureau of Investigation is currently coordinating with the Boston Police Department on the matter
- Terrorism has not been ruled out by the authorities while the investigation continues. People have also been asked to avoid the area
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Terrorism cannot be ruled out by authorities after two packages exploded at Northeastern University in Boston, leaving at least one person injured and taken to hospital.
The Boston Bomb Squad, Boston Police, Boston Fire and Boston EMS responded to the incident after the packages were reportedly detonated at 7:15 on Tuesday evening.
A 7News A reporter who spoke to authorities on the ground said the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is currently coordinating with the Boston Police Department.
“FBI Boston tells me they are aware of 2 packages that exploded tonight at Holmes Hall at Northeastern University, resulting in one injury,” the tweet read.
“FBI is currently coordinating with Boston Police… Sources say it’s too early to say whether this is terrorism-related or not.”
The Boston Police Department told NBC Boston that the explosion occurred on campus at Holmes Hall on Leon Street and that the building has been evacuated.
Boston Emergency Medical Services tweeted reports of an explosion and said at least one person had been taken to hospital. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
Terrorism cannot be ruled out by authorities after two packages exploded at Northeastern University in Boston, leaving at least one person injured and taken to hospital
Armed officers walk around the blast site as streets are cordoned off
The Boston Bomb Squad, Boston Police, Boston Fire and Boston EMS responded to the incident after the packages exploded
Boston police say the explosion occurred on campus at Holmes Hall on Leon Street and the building has been evacuated
Holmes Hall was evacuated after the incident as authorities investigate
It is believed by reporters on the ground that the packages exploded around a quarter past seven on Tuesday evening
Boston Emergency Medical Services tweeted reports of an explosion and said at least one person had been taken to hospital. His injuries are believed not to be life-threatening
People have been asked to avoid the area while investigations are underway
Jacob Isaacs, who was in class at Holmes Hall when it was evacuated, told NBC Boston that there was some confusion when the incident happened.
“We were in class and then we saw two police officers walking through the building and as soon as we look out the window we see a fire truck with the lights on,” Issacs said.
“Our teacher says, ‘I need to see what’s going on’, and he sees the fire truck driving and there’s a police car outside and while that’s happening, the fire alarm goes off right away.
Isaacs added that they heard nothing resembling an explosion until they saw the first responders arrive.
The investigation into the incident continues and Northeastern University police are asking people to “avoid the area.”
More to come.