Swedish Hospital in Mill Creek evacuated over bomb threat

The Brief

Swedish Hospital in Mill Creek was evacuated due to a suspicious device found inside the building.

21 patients were relocated to other hospitals as authorities investigate the device.

The public is advised to avoid the area while the Washington State Patrol Bomb Squad responds.

MILL CREEK, Wash. - The Swedish Hospital in Mill Creek was evacuated on Tuesday after a suspicious device was found inside the building.

What we know:

The Snohomish County Sheriff's Office posted to Facebook about the incident at 2:45 p.m.

Authorities said patients were being evacuated from the hospital at 13020 Meridian Avenue South and taken to other area hospitals.

The Washington State Patrol Bomb Squad is responding to the scene and investigating the suspicious device.

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