India, Dec. 31 -- Kansas City International Airport was reportedly placed on lockdown Wednesday morning as authorities investigated a potential threat, according to KCTV.

Travelers were seen evacuating parts of the airport while Airport Police and the FBI responded to the situation.

In a statement, the City of Kansas City said: "The Kansas City Aviation Department is aware of a situation at Kansas City International Airport (MCI). Airport Police are working with the FBI to substantiate any potential threat."

According to Citizen, a bomb threat was reported, prompting evacuations from parts of the airport, with people gathered outside the terminals. However, authorities have not officially confirmed the nature of the threat.

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