Cops have cleared a section of Hamburg Airport due to a “police situation,” leading to the evacuation of the area. The airport operator announced the temporary cancellation of all departures while emergency services address the incident. Passengers beyond security checks in the airside section were asked to leave, and those already on planes had to disembark.
Reports from German news outlet Bild describe chaos at the airport. Loudspeaker announcements are informing terminal passengers that departures are currently unavailable. The German Federal Police spokesperson mentioned an ongoing investigation in the security area.
The duration of the closure remains uncertain. Local media reports indicate flight delays of up to three hours displayed on information boards. Authorities have conducted searches in a lounge at the airport, involving customs officers in a large-scale operation. Additionally, fire crews are on standby at Terminal 1 and Airport Plaza.
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