Richmond police investigating bomb threat at Madison Central High School

UPDATE: April 2 at 2 p.m.

Richmond police reported that the bomb sweeping operation at Madison Central High School is expected to last for a few more hours on Thursday.

Police noted that multiple agencies are assisting in the operation and that there is “no emergency or reported harm at this time.”

Police added that traffic in the area of EKU/Eastern Bypass and Lancaster Avenue is backed up and that parents should their emails and text messages to receive updated information.

ORIGINAL STORY:

Richmond police say they are investigating a bomb threat at Madison Central High School on Thursday.

According to police, there are no reports of actual injuries at this time, but a cautionary investigation is underway.

Police say that Madison County Schools will update parents and families as soon as possible.

Reporters on the scene is reporting that students were seen on the soccer field across the street from the school.

This is a developing story and ABC 36 News will have additional information as it becomes available.