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UPDATE: Suspicious package that forced evacuations at 3 Ohio State buildings deemed ‘not a threat’

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COLUMBUS — UPDATE @ 4:50 p.m.

A suspicious package that forced the evacuations of three buildings on the Ohio State campus has been determined to not be a threat, according to a campus alert social media account.

The investigation forced the evacuation of the Caldwell Lab, Journalism building and Bolz Hall.

The all clear message was given shortly before 2 p.m.

Additional details were not available.

FIRST REPORT

Two Ohio State University buildings have been evacuated as authorities investigate a suspicious package in the area.

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Caldwell Lab 120 and the Journalism building were evacuated, our news partners at WBNS reported.

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People are asked to avoid the area.

Additional information was not available.

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