Streets near UN temporarily closed in New York over suspicious package — Anadolu Agency

In New York, United States, police temporarily closed several streets in the Midtown area due to a suspicious package near the UN headquarters. Traffic restrictions were introduced on Tuesday, when heads of state and government gathered nearby to take part in the general debate of the UN General Assembly.

Closures in Midtown

Law enforcement officers initially closed several blocks within 42nd to 44th Streets between Second Avenue and Lexington Avenue. Drivers and pedestrians were asked to avoid the area.

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Specialized units checked the unattended item and determined that it posed no danger. The New York police said the package had been cleared and was no longer considered suspicious.

Restrictions near UN headquarters

Despite the completion of the inspection, 43rd Street between Third Avenue and Lexington Avenue remained closed. The incident occurred several blocks from the UN headquarters, where the first day of the 81st general debate of the General Assembly was taking place amid heightened security measures. This was reported by Anadolu Agency.