Verified reports that no gunshots were fired at Cancun international airport, Mexico’s National Guard has confirmed
On twitter, the guard says the loud noise could have come from three signs that were accidentally tipped over by a tourist.
This is a post from the official Twitter account of the Mexican National Guard. You can see the pictures of the large art display signs in the Cancun Airport they claim were the source of the "gunshot sounds" that caused the panic https://t.co/mvEzpV3ONu
— ViciousData (@ViciousData) March 28, 2022
The US embassy in Mexico says its aware of a security incident in Terminal Three at Cancun airport in Mexico.
This follows earlier reports a shooting may have taken place within the airport.
Shooting at cancun airport. Huge stampede in terminal 3 about 20 mins ago. We hid in the c14 tunnel connecting the airport and the plane. Was told it’s safe now… everyone is just waiting for an update pic.twitter.com/LxRhfe8Q52
— tara (@thetarafeed) March 28, 2022
Ticker can confirm from Mexico Police that there has been no Evidence of Gunshots at Cancun Airport.
Social media shows footage of Passengers running and screaming after loud noises in terminal 3.
Federal authorities are reporting that the loud blasts came from an x-ray machine that had a malfunction
Authorities “are working to find the cause of the multiple versions surrounding Cancun’s airport, not finding any signs of detonations or explosions,” the police chief of the state says on Twitter.
Witnesses say people scrambled from the airport… with some even trampled on as a desperate crowd attempted to flee.
One Twitter user says: “at the airport in Cancun waiting for a flight and just saw a herd of people running and screaming towards me. People ducking behind counters and chairs…”
The Twitter user continued, adding “people seem to think someone had a gun… but security can’t confirm. Terminal has at least partially been evacuated.”
Authorities are now on scene and responding.
Mexico: We are aware of reports of a security incident in Terminal Three at Cancun airport this morning. Follow local authorities' instructions & monitor local news. Contact loved ones directly or check-in on social media. https://t.co/qZsrgkWnBm pic.twitter.com/FyiSblBX42
— Travel – State Dept (@TravelGov) March 28, 2022
Officials are calling for all US citizens to contact loved ones directly or check-in on social media.
