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Coverage dated October 23, 2026

Francis Scott Key Bridge in DC closed in both directions due to suspicious package investigation

Headline from FOX 5 DC

The Francis Scott Key Bridge in D.C. was closed in both directions Friday morning while authorities investigated a report of a suspicious package nearby, officials said. Police and U.S. Secret Service officers responded around 8:42 a.m. to the 3300 block of M Street NW for the report of the package.

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  1. Washington Examiner

    DC Police and Secret Service investigate suspicious package found near Georgetown (opens Washington Examiner)

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    The Metropolitan Police Department and the Secret Service have closed the Francis Scott Key Bridge between Washington and Arlington, Virginia, after a suspicious package was found in Georgetown. The shutdown happened Friday at approximately 8:42 a.m., according to authorities.

  2. DC News Now

    Suspicious package investigation closes both directions of Francis Scott Key Bridge, M Street in DC (opens DC News Now)

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    DC News Now's feed description

    Police closed both directions of the Francis Scott Key Bridge and M Street.

  3. FOX 5 DC

    Francis Scott Key Bridge in DC closed in both directions due to suspicious package investigation (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    FOX 5 DC's feed description

    The Francis Scott Key Bridge in D.C. was closed in both directions Friday morning while authorities investigated a report of a suspicious package nearby, officials said. Police and U.S. Secret Service officers responded around 8:42 a.m. to the 3300 block of M Street NW for the report of the package.

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