Multiple individuals were hospitalized following an incident at a US air base. The occurrence transpired at Joint Base Andrews, a military facility frequently used by high-ranking officials such as the president and vice president for official travel. President Donald Trump was present at the base during the incident.
Authorities confirmed that an individual opened a suspicious package, leading to several people falling ill and requiring medical attention. The contents of the package have not been disclosed. Those hospitalized were reported to be in stable condition and were discharged on the same day, with no further information provided about their injuries.
A spokesperson for Joint Base Andrews stated that the incident unfolded after the opening of the suspicious package, prompting individuals to feel unwell. The affected individuals were assessed and treated by medical staff at the base, deemed stable, and subsequently released. As a precautionary measure, the affected building and its adjacent structure were evacuated, and a perimeter was set up around the area. Emergency responders confirmed that normal operations resumed after determining there were no immediate threats. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.
In a recent update, Joint Base Andrews disclosed that the suspicious package contained negative sentiments toward the President and his actions but did not pose any specific threats to government officials. Emergency responders evacuated the area, and seven individuals who felt ill were assessed and discharged by the medical team. Various units, including Bioenvironmental Engineering and Explosive Ordnance Disposal, conducted tests for potential contaminants, but no hazardous materials were found, and there is no active threat. The Air Force Office of Special Investigations is leading a probe into the incident, with details withheld to maintain the integrity of the investigation.
