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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Emergency teams are located at the scene of a "security investigation" aboard an aircraft at Charlotte Douglas Airport.
In a statement to Channel 9, airport officials said: "An investigation is underway on a security incident aboard an aircraft. More information to come."
Journalist Stephanie Tinoco was present as dozens of people were escorted off the plane and first responders invaded the plane.
Officials confirmed that the investigation involved a Jet Blue jet from Charlotte and bound for New York on Sunday morning.
A JetBlue spokeswoman told Stephanie Tinoco of Channel 9 that the flight had been "delayed for extra security checks as a precaution".
"JetBlue Flight 218, which was due to take off from Charlotte in New York this morning, was delayed for extra security checks as a precaution. Local law enforcement is on site and we are working to get customers to New York as soon as possible. "
A passenger from Rockingham, North Carolina, David Lathan called the WSOCTV newsroom shortly after leaving the plane. He said that their plane was rolling towards the runway when they had to stop.
Lathan said that the pilot then told the passengers that there had been a "bomb threat".
>> We first updated the users of the WSOCTV news application with a notification just before 12 o'clock. Sunday that a "security investigation" was underway in Charlotte-Douglas. Download the WSOCTV news app for your smartphone and get updates on this developing story as and when they arrive.
"He said that there had been a bomb threat," Lathan said. "There is going to be a policeman coming in the door, they will open it, when they do, get your luggage and get out of the plane."
No other information has been published.
This is an ongoing investigation. Come back with wsoctv.com for more information.
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