Federal authorities are responding to a reported bomb threat from a truck near the Library of Congress, prompting an emergency security alert to evacuate all buildings in the surrounding area. Capitol staffers are being told to shelter in their offices, the Associated Press reports.
“The USCP is responding to a suspicious vehicle near the Library of Congress,” stated the Capitol Police on its social media account. “Please stay away from this area and follow this account for the latest information.”
WASHINGTON (AP) — AP sources: Police investigating report of possible explosive in truck near Library of Congress, area being evacuated.
— Hugo Lowell (@hugolowell) August 19, 2021
According to a CNN report, police are “sending negotiators to engage” with the man in the suspicious truck.
—>> New: Police are responding to claim of explosive device in a truck near the Library of Congress. They’re sending negotiators to engage with a man in the truck making the threat. Congressional staffers have been alerted to shelter in their offices. –@WhitneyWReports reporting
— Jim Sciutto (@jimsciutto) August 19, 2021
NOW: The USCP is responding to a suspicious vehicle near the Library of Congress.
Please stay away from this area and follow this account for the latest information. pic.twitter.com/LMBYBTJn4t
— U.S. Capitol Police (@CapitolPolice) August 19, 2021
This is a developing story and will be updated.
