NYPD Clears Suspicious Package on Second Avenue; Traffic Reopened
E 45th St & 2nd Ave, Turtle Bay, Manhattan
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Summary
- Police investigated a suspicious bag on Second Avenue near the UN, closing the street to traffic.
- NYPD cleared the area and reopened the avenue about 30 minutes later.
- No injuries were reported.
Timeline
The NYPD Bomb Squad and U.S. Secret Service personnel have determined FDNY units are not needed at the scene, per firefighters.
Firefighters also advise incoming units to use caution near E 47th Street due to a large protest.
Firefighters are staging nearby as a precaution while the situation is assessed.
Citizen user video shows NYPD Emergency Service Unit (ESU) personnel on scene. Second Avenue is cordoned off with yellow tape.
The address reported for this incident has changed to E 45th St & 2nd Ave.
The NYPD posted the following alert on X (formerly Twitter) - "Due to police activity, 2nd Avenue between 45th and 47th Street is closed to vehicular traffic. Please avoid the area."
Police have received a report of a suspicious black bag near the crosswalk.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Lexington Ave & E 44th St.
The NYPD Bomb Squad and U.S. Secret Service personnel have determined FDNY units are not needed at the scene, per firefighters.
Firefighters also advise incoming units to use caution near E 47th Street due to a large protest.
Firefighters are staging nearby as a precaution while the situation is assessed.
Citizen user video shows NYPD Emergency Service Unit (ESU) personnel on scene. Second Avenue is cordoned off with yellow tape.
The address reported for this incident has changed to E 45th St & 2nd Ave.
The NYPD posted the following alert on X (formerly Twitter) - "Due to police activity, 2nd Avenue between 45th and 47th Street is closed to vehicular traffic. Please avoid the area."
Police have received a report of a suspicious black bag near the crosswalk.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Lexington Ave & E 44th St.
The NYPD Bomb Squad and U.S. Secret Service personnel have determined FDNY units are not needed at the scene, per firefighters.
Firefighters also advise incoming units to use caution near E 47th Street due to a large protest.
Firefighters are staging nearby as a precaution while the situation is assessed.
Citizen user video shows NYPD Emergency Service Unit (ESU) personnel on scene. Second Avenue is cordoned off with yellow tape.
The address reported for this incident has changed to E 45th St & 2nd Ave.
The NYPD posted the following alert on X (formerly Twitter) - "Due to police activity, 2nd Avenue between 45th and 47th Street is closed to vehicular traffic. Please avoid the area."
Police have received a report of a suspicious black bag near the crosswalk.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Lexington Ave & E 44th St.
The NYPD Bomb Squad and U.S. Secret Service personnel have determined FDNY units are not needed at the scene, per firefighters.
Firefighters also advise incoming units to use caution near E 47th Street due to a large protest.
Firefighters are staging nearby as a precaution while the situation is assessed.
Citizen user video shows NYPD Emergency Service Unit (ESU) personnel on scene. Second Avenue is cordoned off with yellow tape.
The address reported for this incident has changed to E 45th St & 2nd Ave.
The NYPD posted the following alert on X (formerly Twitter) - "Due to police activity, 2nd Avenue between 45th and 47th Street is closed to vehicular traffic. Please avoid the area."
Police have received a report of a suspicious black bag near the crosswalk.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Lexington Ave & E 44th St.
The NYPD Bomb Squad and U.S. Secret Service personnel have determined FDNY units are not needed at the scene, per firefighters.
Firefighters also advise incoming units to use caution near E 47th Street due to a large protest.
Firefighters are staging nearby as a precaution while the situation is assessed.
Citizen user video shows NYPD Emergency Service Unit (ESU) personnel on scene. Second Avenue is cordoned off with yellow tape.
The address reported for this incident has changed to E 45th St & 2nd Ave.
The NYPD posted the following alert on X (formerly Twitter) - "Due to police activity, 2nd Avenue between 45th and 47th Street is closed to vehicular traffic. Please avoid the area."
Police have received a report of a suspicious black bag near the crosswalk.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Lexington Ave & E 44th St.
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AGAIN they crying WOLF till something really HAPPENS or what.
Like a new thing could happen you never know
Sadly we all should be scared if the cops its taking this that serious cuzz we know they dont take shit seriously
Avoid Midtown and the Eastside this whole week if you're driving--it's jammed.
AGAIN they crying WOLF till something really HAPPENS or what.
Like a new thing could happen you never know
Sadly we all should be scared if the cops its taking this that serious cuzz we know they dont take shit seriously
Avoid Midtown and the Eastside this whole week if you're driving--it's jammed.
AGAIN they crying WOLF till something really HAPPENS or what.
Like a new thing could happen you never know
Sadly we all should be scared if the cops its taking this that serious cuzz we know they dont take shit seriously
Avoid Midtown and the Eastside this whole week if you're driving--it's jammed.
AGAIN they crying WOLF till something really HAPPENS or what.
Like a new thing could happen you never know
Sadly we all should be scared if the cops its taking this that serious cuzz we know they dont take shit seriously
Avoid Midtown and the Eastside this whole week if you're driving--it's jammed.
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AGAIN they crying WOLF till something really HAPPENS or what.
Like a new thing could happen you never know
Sadly we all should be scared if the cops its taking this that serious cuzz we know they dont take shit seriously
Avoid Midtown and the Eastside this whole week if you're driving--it's jammed.