Bomb Scare Sparks Chaos at San Francisco Airport
San Francisco International Airport was plunged into turmoil on Boxing Day after a suspicious package triggered a full bomb scare. Terminal One was shut down, sending shockwaves through the busy airport.
Flights Grounded as Bomb Squad Rush In
More than 200 flights faced delays as police scrambled a bomb disposal unit and sealed off Terminal One. San Francisco Police Department arrived at the scene around 8.15 a.m. local time after the alarming package was reported.
The airport blasted out a warning on social media, urging travellers to steer clear of the departures level at the domestic terminals.
Terminal 1 Departures Level lobby is closed due to police activity. Please avoid the departures level of the domestic terminals.
Boxing Day Travel Nightmare
The police swoop caused severe disruption during one of the busiest travel days of the year. Hundreds of passengers were stuck in limbo, with no clear update from authorities about the package or the outcome of the bomb disposal.
Stay tuned for more updates as this developing story unfolds.