Birmingham airport has been evacuated while police respond to a report of a suspicious vehicle.
The airport confirmed shortly after 1.30pm on Wednesday (23 October) it had suspended operations with officers from West Midlands Police in attendance. All airport operations are currently suspended and passengers are advised not to attend the airport until further notice.
"West Midlands Police is currently dealing with an ongoing incident on-site," said BHX in a statement shared with TTG. "Airport operations are currently impacted, and passengers should not come to the airport at this time.
"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."
West Midlands Police added: "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."
More to follow.
Find contacts for 260+ travel suppliers. Type name, company or destination.
Skip this stage next time by ticking the 'remember me' box below.
LoginRegister