Evacuation at Birmingham Airport
Passengers at Birmingham Airport's North terminal were evacuated following an incident involving baggage reclaim and immigration areas. The cause of the incident remains unknown.
Social media images depict numerous individuals gathered outside the terminal alongside emergency responders who arrived at the scene.
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The airport authorities stated that the evacuation was a precautionary measure prioritizing passenger safety. Operations in other parts of the airport continued as usual, with security services remaining active.
Official Statement
An airport spokesperson provided details on the situation:
"We are aware of an incident affecting baggage reclaim and immigration in the North Terminal,"
"We are working with emergency partners and as a precaution, passengers have been evacuated from this area only.
"The safety of our people and passengers is our number one priority and further updates will be provided."
Additional Information
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