A backpack was found Friday on an energized rail at a Metro Red Line Station beneath a busy Hollywood tourist zone, disrupting train service and vehicle traffic in the area during the afternoon commuter rush.
The backpack was found about 4:20 p.m. at the Hollywood/Highland Station, according to the Sheriff’s Transit Policing Division.
RED LINE: Disruption due to police activity at Hollywood/Highland. Trains share NoHo-bound track at Hollywood/Highland & Hollywood/Vine. pic.twitter.com/Rvdo27vaXt
— Metro (@metrolosangeles) February 11, 2017
The station was evacuated, rail service was halted and Hollywood Boulevard was closed between Highland Avenue and Orange Drive.
Service on the Red Line was suspended between the Universal/Studio City and Hollywood/Western stations and bus shuttles were called in, according to Metro.
The sheriff’s Arson/Explosives Detail was sent to investigate and found the backpack to be no threat.
The all-clear was given about 6:45 p.m., according to the sheriff’s department.
— City News Service