Birmingham Airport terminal evacuated as hundreds forced outside after baggage reclaim 'incident'

TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Martin Parwar posted to Facebook: “I’m sitting on the runway .. nobody is allowed to leave the plane.”Another passenger described smelling smoke while alarms went off.Vicky told BirminghamLive: “Arrivals and baggage area was very smokey, chemical like.“Bags were still being off-loaded. Then alarms went off and we were evacuated.“Move from various assembly points and still waiting. Lots of assisted people and children all in the sun, waiting.“Have been here since 13.20.”The situation is confined to the North Terminal and not across the whole facility.Passengers are keenly awaiting further developments.LATEST DEVELOPMENTSBritish Airways flight U-turns mid-flight and returns to Heathrow after fumes filled the cockpitTui slapped with legal action by more than 1,700 Britons after falling sick in Cape VerdeCouncil busybodies fine father-of-two £600 for fly-tipping - over 'envelope someone else dropped'There are no reports of delays on departures as it stands.With the incident impacting the baggage area, there appears to be delays getting out of the airport, which may result in delays as the day progresses.A Birmingham Airport spokesperson said: We are aware of an incident affecting baggage reclaim and immigration in the North Terminal.We are working with emergency partners and as a precaution, passengers have been evacuated from this area only.The safety of our people and passengers is our number one priority and further updates will be provided. Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter