Luton airport evacuated after suspicious item found

A controlled explosion has been carried out at Luton Airport in the UK following the discovery of a suspicious item there.

Luton airport evacuated after suspicious item found

Update 18:20: A controlled explosion has been carried out at Luton Airport in the UK following the discovery of a suspicious item there.

The terminal building's due to reopen shortly - although many flights have been diverted or cancelled.

Roads leading to the airport were closed - leaving travellers and their luggage stranded in car parks and at roadsides.

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