Birmingham Airport passengers face travel chaos as flights suspended due to 'suspicious vehicle'

23 October 2024, 14:35

Flights have been suspended at Birmingham Airport
Flights have been suspended at Birmingham Airport. Picture: Alamy

By Asher McShane

Passengers are being advised not to attend Birmingham Airport due to a police incident.

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The airport said on Twitter: "@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."

West Midlands Police said the airport is being evacuated following a report of a suspicious vehicle.It described this as "a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of passengers and staff".

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