Gun accidentally discharges at Atlanta airport, authorities say

There was an accidental discharge at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Saturday, authorities said.

There was an accidental gun discharge at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Saturday, airport officials said, causing panic and sending travelers onto the tarmac on one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.

The incident occurred around 1:30 pm local time at the security screening area, the airport said in an update on Twitter.

"There is not an active shooter," the airport said. "There is no danger to passengers or employees."

No injuries have been reported, according to the Atlanta Police Department, which was on site investigating the incident.