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# OR Tambo evacuated because of unattended bag

> Johannesburg - The OR Tambo International Airport had to be evacuated on Monday after an unattended bag was found by officials.

By News24 · Published 19 February 2018, 17:02 SAST

## Content

"What happened was there was an unattended bag found in a terminal building and \[the matter\] is now being handled by the SA Police," airport spokesperson Leigh Gunkel-Keuler told News24.

She said the scene was evacuated out of precaution.

More to follow. DM