By Martha Williams For Dailymail.Com

06:01 21 Jul 2024, up to date 06:59 21 Jul 2024



Miami Worldwide Airport is reportedly on lockdown after studies of a girl being stabbed a number of instances. 

The alleged incident occurred at a while between the late hours of Saturday night and the very early hours of Sunday morning. 

Miami Dade Police Division confirmed to DailyMail.com that the airport was on shutdown – however refused to present extra particulars on the allegations till the investigation is over, which the consultant mentioned may take wherever from 5 minutes to 5 hours. 

Miami Worldwide Airport is allegedly partially on lockdown after studies of a girl being stabbed a number of instances

The preliminary report got here from the ONLY in DADE account on X – which referenced the Instagram publish of somebody claiming to be on the airport through the incident and the mayhem that adopted.

‘#NEWS: In line with witnesses, a girl was reportedly stabbed a number of instances at Miami Worldwide Airport a short while in the past,’ the publish on X learn. 

‘The suspect was allegedly apprehended, and bystanders offered help to the sufferer till medical personnel arrived. We are going to replace you as extra data turns into accessible.’

A video documenting the scenes on the Florida airport present passengers operating round and fleeing.

Law enforcement officials additionally gave the impression to be current on the scene. 

One other passenger on the airport claimed on X that there was a ‘safety breach’ at Miami Worldwide Airport: ‘We have been about to board an emirates flight to Dubai after we have been requested to clear the terminal and evacuate. One hour later, nonetheless right here. What’s occurring Miami?’

The airport launched an announcement at 12:57 am on Sunday morning that mentioned: ‘We’re conscious of an incident that occurred this night at Miami Worldwide Airport Concourse J worldwide greeters foyer.’

It continued: ‘We wish to guarantee the general public that the scenario is beneath management and the security of our passengers, employees, and guests stays our high precedence. Authorities responded instantly, and the scenario was swiftly contained.

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