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Updated 11:22 IST, July 29th 2024

Major Security Breach at Adelaide Airport; Main Terminal Evacuated, Flight Delays Expected

A major security breach has been reported at the Adelaide Airport following which the main terminal has been completely evacuated; flight delays are expected.

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Adelaide: There has been a major security breach at the Adelaide Airport at 11:00 AM local time following which the main terminal has been completely evacuated; flights are expected to be delayed. 

Hundreds of passengers have been sent to the departure area again where they will be screened again to ensure everyone's safety. 

Major Security Breach at Adelaide Airport

According to the authorities at the Adelaide Airport, the security breach happened at about 11:00 AM local timr when passengers who were arriving on a regional flight, had entered the terminal without being scanned properly.

The Adelaide Airport authorities said, “An orderly evacuation of the terminal has been undertaken and re-screening of passengers will commence shortly”.

Main Terminal Evacuated, Flight Delays Expected

Following the security breach, the main terminal has been completely evacuated and passengers are being re-screened. 

The passengers have also been alerted about possible flight delays because of the security breach. 

The airport authorities have asked the passengers to remain in touch with their respective airlines, for all the latest information and delays/cancellations if any.

Official Statement by Adelaide Airport

The official statement by the Adelaide Airport authorities reads, "There are likely to be some flight delays as a result, and passengers are asked to check with their carrier for the latest flight information. We apologise to our customers impacted this morning and appreciate their patience and understanding.”

Passengers React to Security Breach

The passengers at the airport have reacted to the security breach and have shared their experiences on the social media platform ‘X’ (formerly known as Twitter).

One passenger said, “When you’re almost home and there’s been a security breach inside the terminal and all staff have to stop work and get security scanned again.”

This is not the first time that a security breach has happened at the Adelaide Airport; just a few days ago, a ‘minor security breach’ was reported at the airport.

Published 09:57 IST, July 29th 2024