- The BA flight was due to depart from Bermuda's main airport last night
- A bomb threat grounded the plane just before it disembarked
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Passengers on a British Airways flight was forced to disembark before take-off at Bermuda's main international airport after a bomb threat, it was confirmed yesterday morning.
The flight that was supposed to leave for London at 8:50 PM the previous night, had to be evacuated immediately after the threat was received.
Police were sent to the Causeway and Kindley Field Road, which were closed to traffic “while the airport building and surrounding area were searched by airport security,” a Bermuda Police spokesperson said.
He explained: 'Shortly before 9.30pm on Sunday 5 May 2024, police were notified by staff at LF Wade International Airport of a bomb threat received via email.
“The staff also advised that emergency landing protocols had been established at the airport.”
The BA flight, which was scheduled to depart for London the evening before at 8:50 p.m., had to be evacuated immediately (File image)
He added: “Once the nod was given and the airport was declared safe, regular traffic flow was restored.
“We would like to thank the public for their patience and cooperation during this emergency road closure.”
The passengers were reportedly all safe and sound and the facility was later 'declared safe'.
A British Airways spokeswoman added: 'The safety of our customers and colleagues is always our top priority and we followed our standard procedures for disembarking the aircraft.
“Our teams are looking after our customers and supporting the crew as we work to get them on their way as quickly as possible.”
The flight was eventually cleared to depart and by 11pm regular traffic flow had been restored on the Causeway and Kindley Field Road.