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Edinburgh Airport Evacuated Over Security Scare
20 Jun
Summary
- Edinburgh Airport evacuated due to a suspicious package report.
- Explosive ordnance disposal team and emergency services attended.
- Flights diverted and public transport services disrupted.
Edinburgh Airport was evacuated on Friday evening due to a security alert, causing significant disruption for passengers. The evacuation began around 6:50 PM following a report of a potentially suspicious package. Police Scotland and an explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team were dispatched to the scene. Emergency services, including the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, also attended to assist.
As a precautionary measure, a cordon was established, leading to road closures around the airport. Flights destined for Edinburgh were diverted to other airports, with one Ryanair flight from Dublin redirected to Newcastle. Public transport, including Citylink buses and Lothian bus routes, also experienced diversions and disruptions.
Late Friday night, Edinburgh Airport reported that the situation was ongoing, with specialist teams continuing their investigation and parts of the terminal remaining partially evacuated. Passengers were urged to check with their airlines for the latest flight information and to monitor updates regarding the incident.
