Miami Airport is plunged into lockdown amid reports of 'woman stabbed multiple times' - as footage shows passengers sprinting to safety

Miami International Airport is reportedly on lockdown after reports of a woman being stabbed multiple times. 

The alleged incident took place at some time between the late hours of Saturday evening and the very early hours of Sunday morning. 

Miami Dade Police Department confirmed to DailyMail.com that the airport was on shutdown - but refused to give more details on the allegations until the investigation is over, which the representative said could take anywhere from five minutes to five hours. 

Miami International Airport is allegedly partially on lockdown after reports of a woman being stabbed multiple times

The initial report came from the ONLY in DADE account on X - which referenced the Instagram post of someone claiming to be at the airport during the incident and the mayhem that followed.

'#NEWS: According to witnesses, a woman was reportedly stabbed multiple times at Miami International Airport a short time ago,' the post on X read. 

'The suspect was allegedly apprehended, and bystanders provided assistance to the victim until medical personnel arrived. We will update you as more information becomes available.'

A video documenting the scenes at the Florida airport show passengers running around and fleeing.

Police officers also appeared to be present at the scene. 

Another passenger at the airport claimed on X that there was a 'security breach' at Miami International Airport: 'We were about to board an emirates flight to Dubai when we were asked to clear the terminal and evacuate. One hour later, still here. What’s going on Miami?'

The airport released a statement at 12:57 am on Sunday morning that said: 'We are aware of an incident that occurred this evening at Miami International Airport Concourse J international greeters lobby.'

It continued: 'We want to assure the public that the situation is under control and the safety of our passengers, staff, and visitors remains our top priority. Authorities responded immediately, and the situation was swiftly contained.