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Rotterdam Airport shutdown: Smoke reported in air traffic control tower Rotterdam Airport shutdown: Smoke reported in air traffic control tower
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Air traffic into and out of Rotterdam Airport in the Netherlands has been suspended after the discovery of smoke in the basement of the control tower, the airport has confirmed. Air traffic into and out of Rotterdam The Hague Airport in the Netherlands has been suspended after the discovery of smoke in the basement of the control tower, the airport has confirmed.
Airlive reports that the airport's main terminal was evacuated just before 4.30pm local time, and all flight operations have been suspended. The air traffic control tower was also reportedly evacuated as a result.Airlive reports that the airport's main terminal was evacuated just before 4.30pm local time, and all flight operations have been suspended. The air traffic control tower was also reportedly evacuated as a result.
No injuries have been reported and the fire is being investigated. Photos from local media at the scene show a number of fire trucks and emergency personnel at the airport.No injuries have been reported and the fire is being investigated. Photos from local media at the scene show a number of fire trucks and emergency personnel at the airport.
“Due to small smoke development in the basement of the air traffic control, there is no air traffic possible at the moment. We will keep you informed,” an emergency notice on the airport’s website reads.“Due to small smoke development in the basement of the air traffic control, there is no air traffic possible at the moment. We will keep you informed,” an emergency notice on the airport’s website reads.
MORE TO FOLLOW British Airways flight 4479 from London City Airport was due to land at Rotterdam at 4:30pm, but turned around, returning to the English capital. Meanwhile, a 5.20pm service to London has been cancelled.