Berlin BER airport Terminal 1 evacuated after security scare
Authorities have emptied Terminal 1 at BER airport in Berlin, at least as a precaution. The federal police confirmed reports that had started to emerge on social media from people at the scene.
Berlin's BER airport experienced a security scare on Thursday evening, leading to the evacuation of Terminal 1. The Federal Police, responsible for transportation security, received a report of a luggage threat. A woman reportedly informed security personnel about a dangerous substance in her luggage. While it is unclear if the threat was genuine, a luggage danger alert was promptly issued.
Passengers were asked to leave the terminal building. Airport officials declined to provide further details at the time. Social media posts from travelers and a reporter confirmed the terminal evacuation, with footage showing crowds waiting outside and emergency vehicles nearby. Although several flights at around 7 p.m. local time were delayed, the airport's website did not immediately acknowledge the disruption.
BER, also known as Willy Brandt Airport, is Berlin's busiest airport and Germany's third-busiest since opening in 2020. The facility handles about 26 million passengers annually, serving as the primary airport for many federal government flights. This incident remains under investigation, with more updates to follow.
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