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Bolt causes ‘shooting’ at JFK Airport
NEW YORK: New York’s JFK Airport was evacuated after bystanders mistook fans celebrating Usain Bolt’s 100m victory for gunfire. Police received reports of possible
Published on: Aug 17, 2016, 06:02:32 IST
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NEW YORK: New York’s JFK Airport was evacuated after bystanders mistook fans celebrating Usain Bolt’s 100m victory for gunfire. Police received reports of possible gunshots at about 9:30 pm local time on Sunday, NBC reported, which was shortly after Bolt crossed the finish line ahead of Justin Gatlin. Terminal 8 was evacuated as a precaution and flights briefly halted before a search established there was no danger. “An official told NBC News that cheering, clapping and banging from people watching the Olympic Games may have been misinterpreted as a fight and gunshots,” the report said.
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