Security Incident at Birmingham Airport

Security Incident at Birmingham Airport

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MartG

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Tuesday 16th April
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Birmingham Airport has cancelled all flights due to an ongoing security incident

Shortly after takeoff an Aer Lingus flight squawked code 7700 for an emergency onboard, and returned to the airport. Reports are that a suspicious package was found in the galley area.

The aircraft is currently parked at the far end of the runway with emergency services in attendance - all passengers and crew have been evacuated. Rail services on the line adjacent to the aiport have been suspended, and Marston Green station near where it is parked has been closed.

Plane is off to the right of the pic below. Screenshot from Airport Action youtube livestream.


MartG

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Tuesday 16th April
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18:19

Emergency services have left, and aircraft are now starting to move again ready for takeoff.