India, Dec. 31 -- Kansas City International Airport (MCI) went into lockdown on New Year's Eve after unconfirmed reports of a possible bomb threat.

Videos circulating on social media showed passengers being evacuated from the terminal and held outside as authorities responded.

The Kansas City Aviation Department confirmed to KCTV that it was responding to the situation alongside the FBI.

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

Authorities have not confirmed the nature or credibility of the reported threat.

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