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Passengers on a British Airways flight were forced to disembark before take-off at Bermuda's main international airport after a bomb threat, it was confirmed yesterday morning.
The flight, which was supposed to leave for London at 8.50pm the previous night, had to be immediately evacuated after the threat was received.
Police were sent to the Causeway and Kindley Field Road which was closed to traffic 'while the airport building and its environs were searched by airport security', a spokesman for the Bermuda Police Service said.
He explained: 'Shortly before 9.30pm on Sunday, May 5, 2024, police were notified by staff at the LF Wade International Airport of a bomb threat that was received via e-mail.
'Staff also advised that emergency landing protocols had been initiated at the airport.'
The BA flight, which was supposed to leave for London at 8.50pm the previous night, had to be immediately evacuated (File image)
He added: 'Once the all-clear was given and the airport was declared safe, regular traffic flow was restored.
'We wish to thank the public for their patience and co-operation during this emergency road closure.'
Passengers were all reported to be safe and well and the facility was later 'declared safe'.
A spokeswoman for British Airways added: 'The safety of our customers and colleagues is always our highest priority and we followed our standard procedures to disembark the aircraft.
'Our teams are caring for our customers and supporting crew as we work to get them on their way as soon as possible.'
The flight was eventually given the all clear to fly out and regular traffic flow was restored on the Causeway and Kindley Field Road by 11pm.
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