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Domodedovo blast: FCO checks for Britons affected Domodedovo blast: Reports claim at least one UK death
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The UK Foreign Office is urgently checking whether any Britons were caught up in an explosion that has reportedly killed 35 people at Moscow's Domodedovo airport. The UK Foreign Office is looking into reports that at least one British citizen has been killed in the bomb attack at Moscow's Domodedovo airport.
The embassy has a team at the airport but cannot confirm the report from the Russian news agency Interfax.
British Airways and BMI flights had arrived there shortly before the blast.British Airways and BMI flights had arrived there shortly before the blast.
A team from the British Embassy has arrived at the airport, and Britons have been advised not to travel there. At least 35 people have been killed and more than 100 people injured - 20 critically - by the blast. Reports suggest it was a suicide bombing.
More than 100 people were injured - 20 critically - by the blast. Reports suggest it was a suicide bombing.
The blast reportedly hit the baggage reclaim area of the international arrivals hall at the airport, which is the busiest airport serving Russia's capital.The blast reportedly hit the baggage reclaim area of the international arrivals hall at the airport, which is the busiest airport serving Russia's capital.
One UK traveller, Mark Green, said he had left the arrivals hall two minutes before the blast and would be "extremely surprised" if none of his fellow passengers had been affected. 'Almighty explosion'
One UK traveller, Mark Green, said he had left the arrivals hall two minutes before the blast.
Mr Green, who had arrived on a BA flight, told the BBC that as he and a colleague were putting their bags into their driver's car there was "an almighty explosion".Mr Green, who had arrived on a BA flight, told the BBC that as he and a colleague were putting their bags into their driver's car there was "an almighty explosion".
He said the blast caused snow to fall from the roof of the terminal, resembling "an avalanche coming down".He said the blast caused snow to fall from the roof of the terminal, resembling "an avalanche coming down".
After about 30 seconds people started running outside, some of whom were injured and covered in blood, he said, adding: "People were obviously in a state of shock and panic."After about 30 seconds people started running outside, some of whom were injured and covered in blood, he said, adding: "People were obviously in a state of shock and panic."
He said he had only left the terminal two minutes before the blast and was also one of the first to get off his flight and through security. He said he was one of the first to get off his flight and through security.
Asked if all the people on his flight would have made it out of the airport building, he said: "I would be extremely surprised if there was nobody on that flight that was affected by the blast."Asked if all the people on his flight would have made it out of the airport building, he said: "I would be extremely surprised if there was nobody on that flight that was affected by the blast."
A RIA Novosti news agency correspondent at the scene reported that a lot of smoke could be seen in the area, and there was a smell of burning.A RIA Novosti news agency correspondent at the scene reported that a lot of smoke could be seen in the area, and there was a smell of burning.
The Foreign Office said there was no indication as yet of any British casualties, but added that little information was getting through. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) said there was no indication as yet of any British casualties, but added that little information was getting through.
A spokeswoman said they were "urgently investigating" and that the consul general was among embassy staff who had gone to the airport.A spokeswoman said they were "urgently investigating" and that the consul general was among embassy staff who had gone to the airport.
The Foreign Office has updated its travel advice in response to the incident, saying Britons should not travel to the airport as it is currently closed.The Foreign Office has updated its travel advice in response to the incident, saying Britons should not travel to the airport as it is currently closed.
People concerned about relatives who were on flights into the airport, should contact the FCO in London on its 24-hour line 020 7008 1500.
UK flights
Foreign Secretary William Hague said he was "deeply shocked and saddened" at the explosion and loss of life.Foreign Secretary William Hague said he was "deeply shocked and saddened" at the explosion and loss of life.
"On behalf of the UK I send condolences to all those who have lost relatives or been injured. British officials are in urgent contact with the Russian authorities to establish the facts and to provide consular support to any British nationals who may have been affected," he said."On behalf of the UK I send condolences to all those who have lost relatives or been injured. British officials are in urgent contact with the Russian authorities to establish the facts and to provide consular support to any British nationals who may have been affected," he said.
BA said it was aware of the incident and was speaking to its teams at the airport to get more details.BA said it was aware of the incident and was speaking to its teams at the airport to get more details.
It said its 0850 GMT BA872 flight from London Heathrow landed at Moscow at 1546 local time (1246 GMT), with 165 passengers on board.It said its 0850 GMT BA872 flight from London Heathrow landed at Moscow at 1546 local time (1246 GMT), with 165 passengers on board.
The crew stayed on board to bring the flight back to London, and it departed Moscow at 1649 local time (1349 GMT).The crew stayed on board to bring the flight back to London, and it departed Moscow at 1649 local time (1349 GMT).
A subsequent flight from London to Moscow - BA874, which left London at 1230 GMT - has been turned back towards the UK.A subsequent flight from London to Moscow - BA874, which left London at 1230 GMT - has been turned back towards the UK.
BMI operates two flight daily into the airport. It said flight BD891 landed at 1630 local time (1330 GMT) with 97 passengers on board. BMI operates two flights daily into the airport. It said flight BD891 landed at 1633 local time (1333 GMT) with 97 passengers on board and the return flight BD894 departed at 1828 local time (1528 GMT).
A spokeswoman said all the passengers had disembarked before the incident happened. A spokeswoman said all the passengers had disembarked before the incident happened, and all six crew members remained on board the plane between flights.
"All the BMI crew are accounted for. We are waiting for information about whether the passengers were caught up in the incident from the authorities in Moscow." The airline has cancelled flight BD895 due to depart on Monday evening and the return flight BD896. Customers due to leave on flight BD891 from Heathrow to Moscow on Tuesday morning should check the airline's website for updates.
The airport is 40km (25 miles) south-east of the city centre, and is popular with foreign workers and tourists. For those concerned about family and friends, BMI's helpline is 0800 014 8914 or 00 1786 437 8764 from outside the UK.
Dozens of ambulances rushed to the scene. Twenty people are now in a critical condition in Moscow hospitals. The airport is 40km (25 miles) south-east of the city centre.
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