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Glasgow Live
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Sarah Vesty & Keiran Fleming

Glasgow holiday hopefuls break into dance in airport carpark after evacuation

Glasgow holidaymakers, who were left stranded in the airport carpark, kept themselves warm by dancing and the moment was caught on camera.

Onlookers were left in stitches as the foil covered travellers bust out some moves this morning.

They were shimmying to Tony Orlando’s 1970s classic Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree to pass the time after they were evacuated from the travel hub, writes the Daily Record.

READ MORE: Glasgow Airport incident stood down by police as 'suspect item' posed no risk

One of those entertaining the crowds became a bit camera shy when she spotted a reporter filming their musical antics while another tried to hide - prompting more laughter from her pals.

Police locked down the airport after they received reports of a suspicious item in a passenger’s bag shortly before 6am.

A bomb squad rushed to the scene whilst those looking to catch a flight and staff were told to leave.

Following a six hour wait, travellers were eventually allowed back into the airport shortly after midday when the item was found to be ‘innocent in nature’.

A statement from Police Scotland said: “Around 5.55 am on Monday, 5 December 2022, police were called to a report of a suspicious item within the security search hall of Glasgow Airport.

“As a precautionary measure, and in accordance with procedures, the check-in and security search hall areas were closed to the public and a cordon implemented.

“Following examination of the item by the Royal Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal team (EOD), it was confirmed that it posed no risk to the public and was innocent in nature. All areas of the airport are in the process of being reopened.”

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