# Bomb threat shuts Huntington Hospital, diverts emergency patients

2026-08-07T18:31:59+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

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Huntington Hospital in Pasadena was shut down on Friday after a bomb threat, forcing emergency patients to be diverted to nearby hospitals. Police with K-9 units are searching the premises. The threat came from a group familiar to law enforcement, CBS LA reports. The hospital remains open to staff and patients but has cancelled elective procedures and barred outside visitors. Police have asked drivers to avoid the area.

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- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/huntington-hospital-in-pasadena-closed-after-bomb-threat-emergency-patients-diverted-amid-heavy-police-presence-101786117781372.html>

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