Birmingham Airport Evacuated After Bomb Scare Disrupts Flights

A suspicious vehicle prompted a mass evacuation at Birmingham Airport, causing significant travel delays before being deemed safe.

The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon when a suspicious vehicle was reported near Birmingham Airport, the UK's seventh largest airport.
West Midlands Police and bomb disposal experts were called to the scene, leading to the evacuation of hundreds of passengers as a safety precaution.
Flights to destinations including Paris, Madrid, and Tenerife were delayed, with some passengers waiting on the tarmac for hours.
Following an investigation, the vehicle was declared safe, and airport operations have since resumed, with passengers advised to check flight updates.
This marks the second evacuation at Birmingham Airport this year, following a separate security incident in April.