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Hanover airport is currently closed to flights after a car was reportedly driven through a gate near to a runway, German police say. Hanover Airport is currently closed to flights after a car was driven through a gate near a runway, German police say.
The incident reportedly happened at about 15:40 local time (14:40 GMT). The incident happened at around 15:40 local time (14:40 GMT).
In a tweet, Hanover police said officials were able to stop the car, "overpower" a man and take him into custody.In a tweet, Hanover police said officials were able to stop the car, "overpower" a man and take him into custody.
They later confirmed all flights in and out had been suspended as investigations continued.They later confirmed all flights in and out had been suspended as investigations continued.
The security incident comes just over a week after German police announced they were tightening airport security over terrorism fears. The incident comes just over a week after German police announced they were tightening airport security over terrorism fears.
But police told the BBC there was no indication so far that Saturday's incident was terrorism related. But police said there was no indication so far that Saturday's incident was terror-related. They said they were investigating whether the driver was under the influence of drugs.
A spokesman told Deutsche Welle that the car followed a plane on to the runway after it landed. The car is said to have had Polish number plates.
Local media report that the airport's terminals remain open to travellers. German news agency DPA said part of terminal A was closed to travellers, but two other terminals were open.
It is not yet clear how long flights will remain suspended. Inbound planes are being diverted to nearby airports.
Millions fly through the airport, 11km (6 miles) from the city centre, every year but it is not one of the country's major hubs. It is not clear how long flights will be suspended.
Hanover Airport is located 11km (6 miles) from the city centre. Millions of people fly through it every year, but it is not considered one of Germany's major hubs.