UK- Birmingham airport evacuated amid reports of suspicious vehicle, 23 October 2024

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Birmingham airport evacuated amid reports of suspicious vehicle

All flights suspended and passengers told not to come to airport as police deal with ‘incident’

www.theguardian.com

“Airport operations are currently impacted, and passengers should not come to the airport at this time,” it added.

West Midlands police said: “Birmingham airport is currently being evacuated following a report of suspicious vehicle. This is a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of passengers and staff.”
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Birmingham airport evacuated amid reports of suspicious vehicle

All flights grounded as police ‘dealing with an incident’ at English airport

www.irishtimes.com

Staff wait outside Birmingham Airport after it was evacuated following a security alert on Wednesday. Photograph: Jacob King/PA
''CUSTOMER INFORMATION@WMPolice is currently on-site dealing with an incident. Airport operations are currently suspended.
Passengers are advised to NOT come to the airport at this time.
The Airport’s social media channels will be updated as and when the situation changes. pic.twitter.com/9tDEOq4Vlt
— Birmingham Airport (@bhx_official) October 23, 2024''

 

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Birmingham Airport 'slowly returning to normal' after evacuation - live updates

The airport says "some passengers were evacuated and we had to suspend departing flights for a couple of hours" after reports of a suspicious vehicle.

www.bbc.com

''Summary​

• Birmingham Airport has been evacuated following a report of a suspicious vehicle, police say
• Passengers have been advised not to enter the airport while police deal with an incident and all operations have been suspended
• West Midlands Police described the evacuation order as "a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of passengers and staff"
• Passengers due to fly this afternoon have been advised to contact their airlines''