Operations at Birmingham Airport have been suspended this afternoon (October 23) amid a 'serious police incident'. Passengers have been told to stay away from the airport.
Birmingham Airport was evacuated earlier today, October 23, with all operations currently on hold due to a serious police incident. Unconfirmed reports suggest a bomb disposal team was seen at the Solihull hub's terminal, while other accounts indicate passengers are being prevented from disembarking flights.
West Midlands Police has confirmed the evacuation was in response to a "suspicious vehicle" and stated: "This is a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of passengers and staff." The full details of the incident are yet to be disclosed. Local bus services including 97A, X1, and X12 are being rerouted away from the airport stops, reports Birmingham Live.A spokesperson for BHX urged on social media platform X: "WMP 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." Get all the latest and breaking West Yorkshire court news straight to your inbox by signing up to our newsletter here.
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