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Bomb Threat Prompts Evacuations At North Allegheny Intermediate School

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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A bomb threat at North Allegheny Intermediate School prompted all students to be evacuated Wednesday morning.

The school was placed on lockdown around 9:45 p.m., and the students were sent to Carson Middle School.

McCandless Police, the Allegheny County Sheriff's Department and Pittsburgh Police swept the building, but didn't find anything.

According to a statement from the district, transportation home was provided to North Allegheny students at 2:15 p.m., which is the normal dismissal time.

Parents and guardians wishing to pick up their children prior to dismissal will be directed to the Carson Middle School gym, where they will have to present a photo ID. Additionally, students will only be released to individuals listed in their emergency contact information.

All activities scheduled at North Allegheny Intermediate School have been canceled for the day.

Police are at the scene investigating, but say they "have determined that there is no imminent danger on campus."

In a statement, the school district says:

"The North Allegheny School District would like to thank all families for their patience and cooperation during this serious incident. Additionally, the District appreciates the cooperation of our local first responders and the District staff members who quickly pulled together to ensure this situation was handled properly."

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