Passengers forced emergency exit door at airport, Arlington County VA


A large group of passengers forced open an emergency exit door near the exit lane at the airport after the main exit lane door failed to open. There was no reported violence or damage, and all individuals were already inside the secure area.
Audio|Source: Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Respond by Bad Claim 6 at the exit lane for a forced open door alarm.
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Herdrator 490, 491.
00:07
Looks like the exit lane was having issues, so passengers forced their way through the side door to exit.
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17.7.
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Only three, you said disregard for me?
00:29
That's correct, you can disregard.
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I copy.
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1707.
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Three nor six.
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Six.
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Three nor six.
00:44
Can you give me information in regards to that last call for service, please?
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The emergency door next to the exit lane was forced open by a large group of passengers because the exit lane door was not opening.
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To the secure area or were these individuals already in the secure area?
01:18
They were in the secure area.
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Location mentioned:
Two Potomac Yard, 2733 Crystal Dr, Arlington, VA 22202
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