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| Bomb disposal police carry out controlled explosions at Manchester Airport | |
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| An evacuation at Manchester Airport’s Terminal 3 is underway amid reports of a suspicious bag. Armed police are on the scene and flights are experiencing major delays. | An evacuation at Manchester Airport’s Terminal 3 is underway amid reports of a suspicious bag. Armed police are on the scene and flights are experiencing major delays. |
| A series of controlled explosions have been carried out by Greater Manchester Police bomb disposal team. | |
| “Bomb disposal officers attended and a series of controlled explosions were carried out of the package,” the force said in a statement. | |
| “Enquiries are ongoing.” | |
| Footage has emerged of passengers being evacuated amid reports of a controlled explosion. | |
| Passengers are being taken off planes and buses. However, the Manchester Evening News reports that flights are still landing at Terminal 1 and 2. | Passengers are being taken off planes and buses. However, the Manchester Evening News reports that flights are still landing at Terminal 1 and 2. |
| “Police were called at 8.50am [BST] on Wednesday 5 July 2017 to reports of a suspicious package at Manchester Airport,” the force said in a statement. | “Police were called at 8.50am [BST] on Wednesday 5 July 2017 to reports of a suspicious package at Manchester Airport,” the force said in a statement. |
| “Officers are responding and a precautionary evacuation of terminal three is taking place. | “Officers are responding and a precautionary evacuation of terminal three is taking place. |
| “EOD will be attending and enquiries are ongoing.” | “EOD will be attending and enquiries are ongoing.” |
| Passengers at Terminal 1 and 2 have been told to “travel as normal,” while those due to fly from Terminal 3 should ask for further information. | Passengers at Terminal 1 and 2 have been told to “travel as normal,” while those due to fly from Terminal 3 should ask for further information. |
| It follows a separate evacuation at Britain’s third busiest airport on Tuesday caused by a water leak. | It follows a separate evacuation at Britain’s third busiest airport on Tuesday caused by a water leak. |
| Passengers were told to leave some areas as water could be seen pouring through the roof. | Passengers were told to leave some areas as water could be seen pouring through the roof. |
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