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.
On Thursday evening, Germany's federal police evacuated Terminal 1 of Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) due to a security scare. Initial reports indicated a potential issue with luggage. It remains unclear if the situation posed a genuine threat. Airport officials informed Germany's DPA news agency that a woman informed security personnel about a dangerous substance in her luggage.
While the possibility of a real threat could not be dismissed, the spokesperson declined to provide additional details at the time. Following the evacuation, passengers were asked to leave the building, and emergency vehicles were seen near the lower level entrance. Social media posts from travelers and a German reporter also reported the terminal being emptied, with footage showing crowds waiting outside or emergency vehicles on the scene.
Several flights departing Terminal 1 were delayed around 7 p.m. local time. BER, also known as Willy Brandt Airport, is Berlin's busiest and Germany's third-busiest airport since opening in 2020, handling around 26 million passengers annually. This incident is under active investigation, with more updates forthcoming.
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