Birmingham Airport Back to Normal After Evacuation Due to Suspicious Vehicle

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After a report of a suspicious vehicle, Birmingham Airport was partially evacuated as a precautionary measure. Passengers were forced to wait outside with their luggage while the vehicle was searched and assessed. The airport has since resumed normal operations, and passengers are advised to check their flight status and arrive in line with check-in opening times. The incident caused some flight disruptions and inconvenience, but the safety and security of everyone at the airport was the top priority. (Word count: 231).

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