East Midlands Airport passengers were evacuated from a terminal on Monday evening (October 24) while security checks took place on a passenger item. The passenger terminal at the airport was evacuated while further checks were carried out on an item being carried through security.
The airport has now been given clearance by authorities to reopen the terminal. A spokesperson said the airport would resume operations as soon as possible.
An East Midlands Airport spokesperson said: "Earlier this evening, the passenger terminal was evacuated as a precaution while further checks were carried out on an item being carried through security by a passenger.
