Update from MPD at 6:05pm:
“The situation has been resolved and the area is re-opening. Please be aware that there are still traffic back-ups in the area. Thank you for your patience.”
The Baseband sends an aerial view of the scene (above) at 5:20pm.
Gina Chirillo updates us at 5:15pm:
“Two firefighters emerge with the two red toolboxes they went in with. Everything still at standstill.”
ElyseShaw update at 5:15 too:
“Firefighters just came out of the post office but no package @PoPville”
ElyseShaw sends us an updated photo of the scene at 5pm. Also Decibels & Decimals reports:
“firefighters on the street giving thumbs up – waiting on action. #dupontcircle #suspiciouspackage”
Update from @jenn_clark at 4:45pm:
“Setting up a staging area?”
Another shot of the scene sent to us by Decibels & Decimals:
@ryanoferguson tweets us:
“Overhearing officers saying 6 people who have been “exposed” are being contained #dupont @PoPville “Suspicious package that is off gassing that has made several people sick” – officer on scene. Hazmat situation. 1800 M.”
@ginachirillo tweets us:
“Looks like a hazmat situation on M St. NW between 18 and 19. Firefighters surrounding USPS mail slot. @PoPville”
@jenn_clark also tweets us a shot of the scene:
MPD writes:
“There is police activity in the 18th and M Street NW area. Please avoid the area as all streets are closed at this time. We will keep everyone updated.”
@DCPoliceTraffic tweets:
“Suspicious Pkg. 1800 M St NW
Closures are:
SB 1100-1200 b/o 19th St NW – No vehicular
WB 1800 b/o M St NW – No pedestrian
MPD on scene”
Updates when more is known.
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