Edinburgh Airport was thrown into chaos last night after a potentially explosive package was discovered in its terminal building, prompting a partial evacuation and road closures. The incident unfolded at approximately 6:50 pm on Friday evening when police were alerted to the suspicious item.
An explosive ordnance disposal team was swiftly deployed to assess the package, which led to an immediate response from emergency services, including the police cordon and terminal evacuations. Passengers faced significant disruption, with many left stranded in limbo as flights were cancelled or delayed due to the security alert.
The airport confirmed its reopening around 3 am on Saturday morning after investigations by specialist teams concluded that the immediate threat had been resolved. However, passengers are warned of continued 'knock-on impacts' on flight schedules throughout the day and should check with their airlines for updates before travelling to the airport.
Airport staff are working tirelessly to manage the ongoing disruption and support affected passengers, aiming to restore normal services as quickly as possible. Further details regarding the nature of the suspicious package remain scarce, with only a statement confirming its removal from the terminal building.