Passengers evacuated from flight over security concern

Police said they launched an investigation.

American Airlines Group Inc on Wednesday said flight 257 bound for Mexico City from Miami has been cleared after a security concern and "will be reboarding momentarily".

#MDPD is investigating a security concern related to an @AmericanAir flight. All passengers have been contained and safety protocols have been set in place. Adjacent gates have been cleared. More information to follow as it becomes available. pic.twitter.com/SKGGn4T5VU
- Miami-Dade Police (@MiamiDadePD) October 25, 2018

Miami International Airport had said in a tweet earlier that police were investigating a security concern related to the flight. The passengers on the flight had been evacuated, the airport said.