BOMB THREAT INVESTIGATION

News Release

November 7, 2022

            The Lansdale Borough Police Department is currently investigating a bomb threat on a SEPTA R5 commuter train at the West Main Street Transportation Center, in Lansdale, PA.  At approximately 3:04 today, an unknown male called 911 and stated he was on a northbound train headed to Lansdale with a bomb and he intended to blow the train up. 

Lansdale Police Officers responded to the area and have evacuated the train.  Members of the Montgomery County Bomb Squad are currently assisting with the investigation. 

            This incident is of particular concern given the history of incidents occurring on mass transit systems all over this nation. Threats such as these will be fully investigated, and anyone involved in this incident will be prosecuted.

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