Operations returning to normal following Birmingham Airport evacuation due to 'suspicious vehicle'

The Midlands airport was evacuated earlier this afternoon (Wednesday October 23) after the airport and West Midlands Police received reports of a “suspicious vehicle”.

The police force released a statement saying: “this is a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of passengers and staff”.

A Birmingham Airport spokesperson added: “West Midlands Police is currently dealing with an ongoing incident on-site.

"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.”

The airport’s post on social media has been met by passengers sharing that they are stuck on the runway as nobody is allowed off planes.

At 3.45pm a update from the airport read: “Following a Police investigation, operations are now returning to normal. If travelling today, customers are advised to check their latest flight information and arrive at the airport in line with their check-in opening times. Whilst we apologise for any inconvenience and disruption, the safety and security of everyone at the airport was our number one priority as we worked through this incident with Police partners.”