Flights begin taking off from Luton airport again after fire, as officials suggest blaze accidental – as it happened

Burned out cars are pictured in a charred section of car park, following a fire at London's Luton Airport on October 11. Photograph: Henry Nicholls/AFP/Getty Images

3.56pm BST

UPDATE FROM LUTON AIRPORT:

The runway is now open, and flights are beginning to arrive and depart.

Main roads around the area have also re-opened, but delays are expected on the airport approach.

For those arriving by car, the Long and Mid-stay car parks are fully operational, and a temporary drop-off area has been established in the Mid-stay car park.

For those travelling to the airport by rail, the DART shuttle remains out of service with replacement buses in operation.

Additional staff remain on hand to assist passengers across the airport.

Those with queries relating to a parked vehicle or future booking, in Terminal Car Park 2 and Terminal Car Park 1, should contact [email protected] for support.

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— London Luton Airport (@LDNLutonAirport) October 11, 2023

Updated at 3.57pm BST

3.55pm BST

Closing summary

Our top story: Flights have resumed at Luton airport after last night’s huge fire at a multi-storey airport, but many are still delayed.

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Updated at 4.46pm BST