Hundreds Evacuated After Threat Outside RDU Terminal 1

Raleigh-Durham International Airport’s Terminal 1 was cleared early Monday after airport officials received an anonymous threat. The alert came just before 4:30 a.m., authorities said.

Evacuation and response

Airport personnel ordered an evacuation of Terminal 1. Passengers and staff were moved out of the terminal for safety.

Officials confirmed the tip was anonymous. They did not immediately provide further details about the nature of the threat.

Numbers and public information

The airport did not release a figure for how many people were displaced. Headlines and searches referenced phrases such as “hundreds evacuated” and “threat outside RDU Terminal 1.”

Officials urged travelers to follow airport updates for reopening information and security advisories.

Reporting details

Authorities continue to investigate the anonymous threat. Travelers should check with airlines before heading to the airport.