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18/03/2011
Edinburgh Airport Reopens
Following an evacuation, over the discovery of a suspicious package, Edinburgh airport has now reopened.
After police sealed off the surrounding area, operator BAA had advised passengers not to travel to the terminal.
However no flights had been cancelled.
A BAA spokesman said flights had been continuing to land and take off from the airport.
A police spokesperson said: "Lothian and Borders Police can confirm Edinburgh Airport has been evacuated this morning following the discovery of a suspicious package."
(BMcN)
After police sealed off the surrounding area, operator BAA had advised passengers not to travel to the terminal.
However no flights had been cancelled.
A BAA spokesman said flights had been continuing to land and take off from the airport.
A police spokesperson said: "Lothian and Borders Police can confirm Edinburgh Airport has been evacuated this morning following the discovery of a suspicious package."
(BMcN)
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