The Hayward Field stadium in the University of Oregon, which is at 1585 E 13th Ave, Eugene, was evacuated on Tuesday amid reports of a bomb threat being made.
The university urged everyone to evacuate and the alert they sent out reportedly read “EVACUATE: Hayward Field. Due to a bomb threat.” The NCAA Track and Field Championships are set to begin at Hayward Field tomorrow, June 10.
The University of Oregon Police Department is reportedly at the site and investigating. The process is expected to take several hours, as per reports.
“Hayward Field and the surrounding area due to a Bomb Threat. UOPD is on site investigating, which is expected to take several hours,” an update from UO read.
Hayward Field bomb threat throws things in disarray
A reporter put up a video showing multiple police cars in the area. “I was getting ready to head to Hayward Field for today’s NCAA track and field press conference,” the journalist shared.
“On my way here, we heard there was a bomb threat,” the journalist added. They shared that people who were inside were asked to evacuate and those practicing inside also had to leave.
Cops are not letting anyone inside at the moment, the local news reporter added.
Several others reacted to the news of the bomb threat at UO as well. One linked it to the Karmelo Anthony trial in Frisco. “A short time after the verdict in Texas, we have a bomb threat at a track meet in Oregon? Can’t be related, Right!!!,” they said on Facebook. However, there’s no official confirmation of any links between the two cases.
Another exclaimed “I’m sick of the terrorists, even if they turn out to be pretend terrorists!!!!!”. Yet another remarked “What is a matter with people?? Haven’t they something better to do with their time???”.
Many also sought updates and more information on the situation. However, the university has not provided any further updates.
NCAA Outdoor Athletics Championships: What to know
Hayward Field will see top collegiate athletics across the country vie for National Titles at the event from June 10 to 13.
Division I titles will be open for both men and women and aspirants no doubt will be looking towards the 2027 World Athletics Championships in Beijing and Olympic Games LA28.
(This is a developing story)
