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Birmingham airport evacuated with all flights suspended

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Updated 14:50 23 Oct 2024 GMT+1Published 14:15 23 Oct 2024 GMT+1

Birmingham airport evacuated with all flights suspended

Birmingham airport has shared an official statement on the matter

Rhiannon Ingle

Rhiannon Ingle

Birmingham Airport has been evacuated with all flights suspended.

The airport took to social media this afternoon (23 October) to share an official statement on the matter.

It reads: "CUSTOMER INFORMATION.

"@WMPolice is currently on-site dealing with an incident. Airport operations are currently suspended.

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"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."

Since then, West Midlands Police has issued a statement of their own.

West Midlands Police were called to investigate a 'suspicious vehicle' (Historic England/Heritage Images via Getty Images)
West Midlands Police were called to investigate a 'suspicious vehicle' (Historic England/Heritage Images via Getty Images)

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Also taking to X, the police force wrote: "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 Birmingham Airport spokesperson said: “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.

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"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."

One individual had been driving to the airport when he was reportedly turned away and has said a 'bomb disposal unit' has appeared on the scene.

(PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
(PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

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One person on X has since claimed: "I am stuck on a plane, claustrophobic, pleading to get off. How long is this situation going to take?"

"My mum and dad are stuck on a plane at Birmingham airport. They have no idea what’s going on they just got back from Spain," penned a second.

A third wrote: "Very thankful to have managed to get off our flight from Dubai that arrived at 12.30. Chaos outside and had to walk to car park 5 to be picked up by our taxi."

"Before anyone starts giving flight operators and staff abuse and not just on here, please remember they've no control over the incident!" explained another.

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They added: "They'll be trying to help not make things worse."

Tyla has reached out to Birmingham Airport for further comment on the matter.

Featured Image Credit: PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images/Historic England/Heritage Images via Getty Images

Topics: UK News, News

Rhiannon Ingle
Rhiannon Ingle

Rhiannon Ingle is a Senior Journalist at Tyla, specialising in TV, film, travel, and culture. A graduate of the University of Manchester with a degree in English Literature, she honed her editorial skills as the Lifestyle Editor of The Mancunian, the UK’s largest student newspaper. With a keen eye for storytelling, Rhiannon brings fresh perspectives to her writing, blending critical insight with an engaging style. Her work captures the intersection of entertainment and real-world experiences.

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