27 Oct 2023 | 01:23 AM UTC
US: Authorities evacuate Texas Tech University's Holden Hall and surrounding areas in Lubbock, Texas, evening Oct. 26 due to suspicious package
Officials evacuate Texas Tech University's Holden Hall in Lubbock, Texas, US, evening Oct. 26 due to suspicious package. Disruptions likely.
Authorities evacuated Texas Tech University's Holden Hall and surrounding areas the evening of 26 October following reports of a suspicious package. Officials are urging people to avoid the affected area until further notice.
A heightened security presence will likely continue around the university campus over the coming hours. Localized transport and business disruptions are probable. Officials may evacuate other buildings in the vicinity as a precaution.
Avoid the affected area until authorities give the all-clear. Follow all official directives. Allow additional time for journeys in the area.