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Dublin Airport evacuated over ‘security alert’

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Large crowds gathered outside a busy airport after a security alert sparked an evacuation.

Dublin Airport’s Terminal 2 was cleared out ‘as a precaution’ on Saturday afternoon (September 20).

The airport has since receive the ‘all clear’, with passengers now able to return and flight operations resuming

At 1.24pm today, an airport spokesperson said: “Dublin Airport can confirm Terminal 2 has been evacuated as a precaution.

“Passenger and staff safety remains our top priority.

“Flights may face temporary disruption – please check with your airline.

“An Garda Síochána has advised that traffic traffic restrictions are in place on routes approaching Dublin Airport.”

Around 30-minutes later, an update was posted on the airport’s official X page, which read: “Dublin Airport confirms Terminal 2 has received the all-clear.

“Passengers will shortly re-enter and flights are expected to resume within 30 mins.

source:birminghamlive