Luton Airport evacuated after suspicious item detected
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Luton Airport was evacuated and incoming flights suspended after a suspicious suitcase was detected by a security scanner.
A spokeswoman for the airport said the airport had evacuated the terminal building after “a suspicious item was found in the security search area”.
“The decision has been taken with the police to ensure the safety and security of passengers and staff,” she continued.
“Further updates regarding the security and operations at the airport will be provided as soon as possible.
“Passengers are advised to contact their airlines to establish the status of their flights.
“We understand passengers will be frustrated by the delays they are experiencing.
“We are working closely with the police to ensure passengers are not inconvenienced unnecessarily but we must ensure that the safety and security of all our passengers and staff remains our top priority.”
An EasyJet spokesman told reporters passengers are unable to board or disembark flights.
“easyJet will work with the airport to ensure that our passengers can return to the terminal as soon as possible,” he said.
“Whilst this is out of our control we apologise for the inconvenience caused and would like to thank passengers for their patience and co-operation.”
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