Many Fall Ill at US Military Base After Suspicious Package Delivery
A suspicious package containing an unidentified white powder caused several people to fall ill at Joint Base Andrews, a U.S. military installation located near Washington, D.C. The incident occurred after the package was opened in one of the base’s buildings, prompting an immediate evacuation.
“As a precaution, the building and connecting building were evacuated, and a cordon was established around the area,” a statement from Joint Base Andrews said.
The affected building also houses the Air National Guard Readiness Center. Joint Base Andrews, situated in Maryland, is frequently used by U.S. President Donald Trump when boarding flights to official events.
According to CNN, several individuals who became ill were transported to the on-base Malcolm Grove Medical Center. Base emergency teams quickly secured the site, determining there was no immediate danger, before turning the investigation over to the Office of Special Investigations.
“Joint Base Andrews first responders were dispatched to the scene, determined there were no immediate threats, and have turned the scene over to the Office of Special Investigations. An investigation is currently ongoing,” the base’s statement added.
Summary
Several people fell ill at Joint Base Andrews after exposure to a mysterious white powder, sparking an evacuation and federal investigation into the suspicious package’s origins.