A bomb threat has prompted a major police response in Springfield, Ohio, on Thursday morning, according to the city commission office.

The threat was sent via email "to multiple agencies and media outlets," the office said.

"Our primary concern is the safety and well-being of our employees and residents. We are working to address this situation as swiftly as possible," the office said. "We ask the community to avoid the area surrounding City Hall vicinity while the investigation is ongoing and to report any suspicious activity to the Springfield Police Division."

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