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Miami International Airport 'shut down' after bomb squad called over bag left in terminal leading to

MIAMI International Airport has reportedly been shut down after an unattended bag prompted the bomb squad to respond to the scene.

The Miami-Dade Police Department confirmed the incident to The U.S. Sun.

"One of the police dogs alerted on an unattended bag," Miami-Dade Police said.

"All safety protocols were put into place and the Bomb Units was summoned."

The Miami Airport put out a tweet shortly before 6pm that a police investigation was impacting airport operations.

The incident is affecting Concourse D, the airport shared on Twitter.

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The international arrivals area is also affected.

Travelers have shared photos and videos to Twitter showing the chaos caused by the incident.

"I just landed at Miami airport into what is supposedly a bomb scare. The entire airport is locked down and we are stuck in passport control," tweeted author Frederick Joseph.

"Blocked area at Con. D at Miami airport for almost 2 hours. Being told Suspicious package found. They have grounded all the flights. Sky train station closed above us and can’t get to my gate," another traveler tweeted.

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"We have been asked to evacuate #Miami airport ! Not fun!," tweeted another.

Some have also reported that check-ins at Concourse D have been suspended.

American Airlines tweeted: "The Miami airport team is working as quickly as they can to help. Thanks for your patience."

The airport is encouraging anyone traveling to allow for extra time.

Some arrivals and departures into Concourse D have been delayed.

The investigation is ongoing.

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