The Winnipeg Richardson International Airport is dealing with a "security incident" this afternoon, resulting in a partial evacuation.

Tara Funke arrived at the airport for a flight and said that "more than a few hundred passengers" are waiting outside due to the evacuation.

"[We found out] that there was an unattended bag being investigated inside," said Funke.

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No delays have been reported so far.

Update: At 2:35 p.m., RCMP released the scene and passengers were able to enter the terminal again.