Birmingham Airport Evacuated Due to Suspicious Vehicle
Birmingham Airport in the UK was evacuated and flights were suspended due to a suspicious vehicle alert. Passengers were advised not to travel, and those at the airport left with their luggage. The vehicle was deemed safe after inspection, and operations are returning to normal.
Birmingham Airport, a major international hub in the UK, was evacuated and all flights were suspended on Wednesday due to reports of a suspicious vehicle.
The West Midlands Police ordered the partial closure of the airport as a precautionary measure.
Passengers already inside the terminals were required to leave with their luggage, while others were advised not to travel to the airport.
After the Explosive Ordnance Disposal team assessed the vehicle, it was deemed safe and no longer considered suspicious.
Birmingham Airport, the seventh busiest by passenger numbers in the UK, is a base for airlines such as easyJet, Ryanair, TUI Airways, and Jet2.com.
Its busiest routes include destinations like Dublin, Dubai, and Amsterdam.
Operations have since started to return to normal, and passengers are advised to check with their airlines for the latest flight information.