Terminal two of Manchester Airport was evacuated on Thursday night after an unattended bag was found outside the airport.
Some reports claimed that the bag “tested positive” for a device, but these reports were not been comfirmed by the airport or by security authorities.
But the bag was described as “suspect” according to the Manchester Evening News, who also said the bag was seen to be left in the car park at Terminal two between 6pm and 7pm.
Manchester Airport confirmed via Twitter that passengers had been evacuated.
Due to an unattended bag being found outside terminal 2, the area has been cordoned off as a precaution, while an investigation takes place
— Manchester Airport (@manairport) August 18, 2016
This has resulted in some passengers being evacuated from part of the terminal. Any passengers checking into t2 should do so at the station
— Manchester Airport (@manairport) August 18, 2016
And eyewitness video showed people walking along the dual carriageway.
@manairport people walking along the dual carriageway pic.twitter.com/RrPLePdNgH
— KIq (@kishtiaq) August 18, 2016
An update from the airport at around 9pm gave the all clear:
NEW STATEMENT: Upon finding an unattended bag, an area outside terminal two was cordoned off as a precautionary measure. 1/3
— Manchester Airport (@manairport) August 18, 2016
Following a thorough investigation, the bag has been cleared as a posing no threat & the process of reopening the terminal is underway. 2/3
— Manchester Airport (@manairport) August 18, 2016
As always, the safety & security of our passengers and staff is paramount, and we appreciate the patience of those affected tonight 3/3
— Manchester Airport (@manairport) August 18, 2016
