20 Mar 2024 | 11:27 PM UTC
New Zealand: Authorities responding to phoned-in security threat at Tauranga Hospital in Tauranga as of March 21
Authorities responding to phoned-in security threat at Tauranga Hospital in Tauranga, New Zealand, as of March 21; hospital locked down.
Authorities are responding to a phoned-in security threat issued against Tauranga Hospital in Tauranga as of March 21. Police have deployed to the hospital to assess if any credible threat is present, and the facility has locked down as a precaution. Officials did not immediately report additional information regarding the incident; authorities will probably provide updates over the coming hours.
The incident will probably cause medical service disruptions at Tauranga Hospital until authorities issue the all-clear. Traffic disruptions will likely affect the vicinity of the hospital until police vacate the scene.
Avoid Tauranga Hospital until authorities issue the all-clear. Plan accordingly for medical service disruptions at the hospital. Allow additional travel time near the affected location; consider taking alternative routes to circumvent the area and any traffic disruptions. Adhere to all instructions issued by local officials.
