New York’s Ivy League university campus evacuated over bomb threat

A reported bomb threat has triggered evacuation and lockdown at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. The prestigious Ivy League school has urged students to avoid the area.

In a statement on Sunday afternoon, New York-based Cornell University reported that law enforcement have been investigating a bomb threat on campus grounds. 

“Ithaca Campus Law enforcement is on site and investigating campus bomb threat. Security perimeter is in place. Continue to avoid central campus,” the school tweeted.

CornellALERT: Ithaca Campus Law enforcement is on site and investigating campus bomb threat. Security perimeter is in place. Continue to avoid central campus.

— Cornell University (@Cornell) November 7, 2021

Several buildings near the university’s law school have been evacuated, with students and staff urged to stay clear of the area.

CornellALERT for the Ithaca campus: Avoid central campus. Evacuate areas in or nearby the Law School, Goldwin Smith, Upson Hall and Kennedy Hall. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.

— Cornell University (@Cornell) November 7, 2021

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