Several Fall Ill at Joint Base Andrews After Suspicious Package Delivery
Multiple individuals reportedly became ill at Joint Base Andrews, located near Washington, D.C., after a suspicious package containing an unidentified white powder was delivered and opened. The incident prompted immediate safety measures and an ongoing investigation.
“As a precaution, the building and connecting building at the base were evacuated, and a cordon was established around the area,”
According to the base’s statement cited by CNN, the substance was found in a facility that also hosts the Air National Guard Readiness Center. Those who felt unwell were taken to the Malcolm Grove Medical Center located on the base.
Joint Base Andrews, based in Maryland, is frequently used by US President Donald Trump for his travel engagements. First responders were quickly dispatched to assess the hazard, determining there was no immediate danger. The scene was later handed 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,” CNN quoted the military base.
Investigation and Safety Measures
- Immediate evacuation of the affected and adjoining buildings.
- Medical evaluation of several individuals who reported illness.
- Transfer of the site to federal investigators for further analysis.
The cause of the symptoms and the substance’s composition remain under review by authorities.
Author’s Summary
Several people fell ill at Joint Base Andrews after exposure to a suspicious white powder, triggering an evacuation and federal investigation into the source and nature of the substance.