21 Mar 2024 | 09:12 PM UTC
US: Police responding to report of suspicious package in Memphis, Tenn., March 21
Police responding to report of suspicious package in Memphis, Tenn., US, March 21; officers evacuate businesses, close part of Union Avenue.
Police are responding to a report of a suspicious package at 1960 Union Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee, March 21. Authorities have closed part of Union Avenue and evacuated multiple local businesses and Idlewild Elementary School as part of their emergency response. Officials did not immediately report additional details regarding the incident.
Heightened security and disruptions to transport and business will likely affect the vicinity of the incident site over the coming hours. Authorities may issue further evacuation orders or close additional roads on short notice to facilitate their response.
Avoid the incident site until authorities give the all-clear. Consider taking alternative routes to circumvent the affected area and any disruptions. Adhere to all instructions issued by local officials, including evacuation orders.
