By james art A suspicious vehicle was spotted at the airport which created tension among passengers, but airport operations were restarted to the relief of authorities and passengers.
Birmingham Airport reopens after bomb scare Birmingham Airport has reopened after the area was evacuated following reports of a ‘suspicious’ vehicle on the premises. A suspicious vehicle was spotted at the airport which created tension among passengers, but airport operations were restarted to the relief of authorities and passengers.
Details of the incident
Emergency response teams arrived at Birmingham Airport at around 1pm following reports of a suspicious vehicle near the airport. In response to the situation, passengers were advised not to approach the airport, resulting in a temporary suspension of all operations while emergency services manage the incident.
Investigation and resolution
Explosive ordnance disposal teams inspected the vehicle and later declared it safe. The airport’s restrictions have now been lifted and a spokesman confirmed operations were expected to return to normal throughout the day.
Official Statements
A spokesman for Birmingham Airport said: “Following a police investigation, some passengers were evacuated and we had to suspend departing flights for several hours. This investigation has now been completed and operations will slowly return to normal. We advise all passengers to check the latest flight information from their airline.”
The spokesman added: “While we apologize for the inconvenience and disruption, the safety and security of everyone at the airport was our number one priority as we worked through this incident with police partners.”
Impact on flights
Only one flight was canceled as a result of the incident. The spokesperson noted: “The majority of flights that were held on the ground have now departed.” Birmingham Airport is working actively with its partner airlines to minimize any further disruption to passengers.
They stressed: “Customers are still advised to check the status of their flight with their airline. Again, we apologize for the inconvenience to our passengers, but their safety and security is our priority.
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