Suspicious package investigation near Ukrainian Embassy prompts closure of Key Bridge in DC
WASHINGTON - A suspicious package investigation near the Ukrainian Embassy in Washington, D.C. prompted road closures Friday morning, including the shutdown of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in both directions, authorities said.
D.C. Police and U.S. Secret Service officers responded around 8:40 a.m. to the 3300 block of M Street NW following reports of the suspicious item.
The D.C. police Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit was deployed to assist with the investigation at the scene.
No injuries have been reported.
The Source: Information in this article comes from the Metropolitan Police Department and United States Secret Service.