Birmingham Airport bomb threat sees all flights suspended and passengers evacuated

has been closed and all suspended after a reported bomb threat.

Passengers have been urged not to come to the airport as police officers respond to an "ongoing incident". Eyewitnesses said people waiting in the terminals were suddenly evacuated when the alarm was raised early on Wednesday afternoon, and passengers on flights that have landed at the airport have reported being stuck on the runway.

Cars arriving at the airport have also been turned away, and one picture from the scene showed a police car blocking the approach to the airport. People who have flights booked from the airport this afternoon have been asked to contact their airline.

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A tweet from the Birmingham Airport account at 1.34pm read: " 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."

Police said they were responding to reports of a "suspicious vehicle" seen on site and described the closure as a "precautionary measure". One eyewitness told Birmingham Live that a bomb disposal team had been seen at the airport, though this had not been confirmed by police.

A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: "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." Some local buses and National Express services are also currently avoiding the airport.

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