College of the Holy Cross bomb threat prompts evacuations

College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts, was evacuated due to a bomb threat Wednesday.

The college posted an alert on social media warning that Worcester Police and Fire and Massachusetts State Police were on scene evacuating and searching buildings due to the threat. School officials added that an initial assessment of the threat suggested it was low risk.

School officials said just before 3 p.m. Wednesday that the sweep was complete and nothing suspicious was found. The college is back to regular operations.

We have recently been informed of a bomb threat affecting the Holy Cross campus. Buildings are currently being evacuated and searched. Early assessment suggests threat risk is low. The Worcester and State Police, and the Fire Department are on site. Updates to follow.
— College of the Holy Cross (@holy_cross) January 10, 2024