Birmingham Airport in central England has been evacuated as a precautionary measure following a report of a suspicious vehicle, police said on Wednesday.
“West Midlands Police is currently dealing with an ongoing incident on-site,” the force said on X. “Airport operations are currently impacted and passengers should not come to the airport at this time.”
Birmingham Airport said separately on X that it had suspended operations.
Passengers planning to travel through Birmingham Airport are advised to check with their airlines for updates and make alternative arrangements if necessary. The evacuation has caused significant disruption to flights and services.
Authorities are working diligently to resolve the situation. No further details have been released regarding the suspicious vehicle.
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UK's Birmingham Airport evacuated after report of suspicious vehicle
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