What happened at Glasgow Airport, why was it evacuated and is it open? – The Sun

GLASGOW airport was evacuated today after a mystery package was found on a KLM flight.

The emergency services placed a section of the Scottish airport on lockdown while they investigated. Here's what you need to know.

Why was Glasgow Airport evacuated?

A "suspicious" spillage was discovered coming from cargo on an inbound KLM flight.

Part of Glasgow Airport was put on lockdown but the rest of the airport was running as normal.

It is understood the KLM plane arrived from Amsterdam this morning.

The incident has had a knock-on effect though and there are delays on the M8 motorway near the airport.

A spokesperson for Glasgow Airport said: “At approximately 10am today, the airport fire service attended an arriving KLM flight in response to concerns raised over a piece of cargo.

"Enquiries are ongoing to determine the content of the package and the aircraft has been cordoned off pending the outcome of the investigation.

"All other parts of the airport are fully operational.”

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) confirmed that they were at the scene.

A spokesperson said: "We are attending an incident at Glasgow Airport.

"This is a police led incident".

The alert was sparked around 10am before being stood down shortly before 1.30pm when the package was cleared as safe.

What is the procedure to deal with a suspect package?

Although not specifically written for advice on suspect packages found on aeroplanes, the Greater Glasgow and Clyde NHS Trust, does give some advice.

·        It warns whoever discovers the package to handle it with care and do not shake or bump it

·        Contact the emergency services

·        Don’t touch or open the package or its contents

·        Leave the package where it is found and leave the area, closing any doors where possible

·        Wash your hand with soap and warm water

What happened in the 2007 Glasgow Airport attack?

On June 30, 2007 the airport was the scene of a ramming attack when a dark green Jeep Cherokee loaded with propane canisters was driven at the doors and set on fire.

Although the doors were damaged, security bollards outside the entrance stopped the car from entering the terminal where there an estimated 4,000 people.

The car’s driver was badly burnt in the fire and five members of the public were also injured.

Both of the car’s occupants were apprehended at the scene.

It was the first terror attack in Scotland since the Lockerbie bombing in 1988.

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