Seven hospitalized after suspicious package opened at US base

Seven Hospitalized After Suspicious Package Opened at US Base

Seven people were briefly hospitalized after opening a suspicious package containing a white powder at Joint Base Andrews, the military installation near Washington, D.C., that houses Air Force One, the presidential aircraft.

According to CNN, initial tests conducted by a HAZMAT team revealed the substance was not hazardous. The individuals who were taken to the hospital on Thursday have since been released.

Fox News reported that some of those affected experienced headaches after exposure.

Details of the Package

CNN sources familiar with the investigation stated the package also contained "political propaganda."

"Joint Base Andrews responded to an incident here today after an individual opened a suspicious package," the base said in a statement to US media.

"As a precaution, the building and connecting building were evacuated. Joint Base Andrews first responders were dispatched to the scene, determined there were no immediate threats, and have turned the scene over to Office of Special Investigations."

About Joint Base Andrews

Located in Maryland, Joint Base Andrews is a short drive from Washington, D.C., and serves as a key facility used by senior US government officials.

The investigation into the suspicious package is ongoing.

Author's summary: A suspicious package containing white powder at Joint Base Andrews led to brief hospitalizations and an evacuation, with no immediate threat found as investigations continue.

RFI — 2025-11-07