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A bomb threat at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) Terminal 1 led to a temporary halt in operations late last night. Passengers on a Southwest flight from Nashville were held on the tarmac upon landing at approximately 11:15 PM. The pilot informed passengers that Air Traffic Control (ATC) had received a bomb threat and directed them to a specific location on the tarmac to await further instructions. The passengers were kept safe and hydrated on the runway as they waited for the all-clear from the authorities. After a tense wait, ATC gave the all-clear at around 12:15 AM, and the passengers were allowed to proceed to the gate. The incident was discussed extensively on social media, with updates provided by passengers on the affected flight. More details here…