A spokesperson for Leicestershire Police said: "Shortly after 3.10pm today (Tuesday 10 May) a report was received in relation to a suspicious package being located within the main terminal at East Midlands Airport. An airport spokesperson said: "Earlier this evening, the passenger terminal was evacuated as a precaution while further checks were carried out on an item being carried through security by a passenger. He said his flight was diverted and he is stuck on the runway in MANCHESTER. Recap - East Midlands Airport 'evacuated after suspicious device found Cancel for free up to 1 hour before arrival. Steve Griffiths, East Midlands Airport's Managing Director, said: "We are delighted that our passengers will have an even greater choice of flights to their favourite destinations next summer. I understand things are done to keep us safe. An East Midlands Airport spokesperson told LeicestershireLive: "The Covid Pandemic, from which the entire aviation sector is still recovering, was the biggest ever shock to international. Follow BBC East Midlands on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. The secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure. VideoThe secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure, LGBT troops take love for Eurovision to front line, Why an Indian comedian is challenging fake news rules. EMA - Leicestershire, East Midlands Airport Current Conditions. All rights reserved. Print, Web, and TV: Courtesy of FlightAware (flightaware.com) We went to board at 3.20 pm and it happened just after that.". People at the Nottinghamshire hub were told there will be no flights until further notice after chaotic scenes. *daily values reflect a trailing 7-day average. Read about our approach to external linking. Stunned passengers were told to "get up and move" before being evacuated from the departure lounge of East Midlands Airport. Queueing traffic is currently causing congestion back to J23 (Loughborough). The Kegworth air disaster occurred when British Midland Airways Flight 092, a Boeing 737-400, crashed onto the motorway embankment between the M1 motorway and A453 road near Kegworth, Leicestershire, England, while attempting to make an emergency landing at East Midlands Airport on 8 January 1989. A flicker of fire was seen coming from near the cargo plane's engine as it touched down at East Midlands Airport at about 16:00 BST on Thursday. East Midlands Airport said the man had arrived 35 minutes late for his flight. Track flights and plan your journey to & from the airport, Good things to know when planning your trip from East Midlands Airport, Common questions about your flight answered, Parking & transport options for visitors and travellers, Start your airport shopping early with Click & Collect, Free cancellation up to an hour before your booking with a cash refund - not vouchers or credit notes, Pre-book to guarantee your space and save up to 77%, We have a range of car parks to suit all needs and budgets, Our safe and secure car parks have been awarded the Park Mark, Access our online booking portal where you can easily amend or cancel bookings, Which airlines fly from East Midlands Airport.
