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Operations back to normal after suspicious bag is cleared by investigators at OIA

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando International Airport said Monday afternoon that road traffic was closed at Terminal B.

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9 p.m. Update:

On Monday, at around 5:15 p.m. the Orlando Fire Department responded OIA for report suspicious bag.

Out of an abundance of caution, traffic to airport Terminal B was diverted.

Investigators found no hazard or associated threat, according to OFD.

Airport operations and road traffic has resumed as normal.

8 p.m. Update:

Law enforcement has cleared the call at Terminal B.

The airport said road traffic to Terminal B will reopen soon.

6:45 pm Update:

If you are picking up someone at MCO from Terminal B, or dropping off, please follow roadway signage to Terminal A or the Train station. This is being done while law enforcement responds to a call at Terminal B, airport officials said.

Original Story:

The airport said law enforcement officers are currently investigating a call but would not provide details on the call.

“Please follow instructions from onsite airport personnel,” the airport said on X. “Updates will be provided as the situation develops.”

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Jason Kelly

Jason Kelly, WFTV.com

Jason Kelly joined WFTV Channel 9 in 2014. He serves as the station's Digital Executive Producer.

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