Mysterious boom that rattled Allentown area is ‘no active incident’

SALISBURY TWP., Pa. — A loud boom heard from beyond Allentown is nothing to worry about, according to Salisbury Township Police.

Residents reported hearing a loud boom on social media Wednesday evening, sharing a text that was “a public notification” from Police Chief Donald Sabo.

“There will be a series of disposals from an emergency call in Lehigh County near Riverside Drive,” the text reads. “Noise/bang may travel with the cloud cover and rain along the river. Lehigh and Northampton County 911 Centers have been notified of the possible calls after this event.”…

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