All operations at BHX are currently suspended amid a serious police incident after officers evacuated the terminal and warned passengers to stay away
Passengers have been urged to avoid Birmingham Airport after an evacuation took place. The airport has this afternoon put a halt to all operations due to a serious police incident.
Unverified reports have emerged of a bomb disposal squad being seen at the terminal, while others indicate that passengers are being kept on planes. West Midlands Police has now released a brief statement confirmingthe evacuation was due to a "suspicious vehicle", reports Birmingham Live. Posting on X, formerly, Twitter, the force 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."
A spokesperson for the airport also posted on social media platform X, saying : "West Midlands Police is currently dealing with an ongoing incident on-site. Airport operations are currently impacted, and passengers should not come to the airport at this time. "The Airport’s social channels will be updated as and when the situation changes. "For passengers with immediate flights this afternoon they should contact their airline and check the Airport’s website for updates.”
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