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London flight diverted to Warsaw after reported bomb threat

Crime · First reported 3 Nov, 09:56 · Updated 10:04

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A London Heathrow flight carrying 181 people was diverted to Warsaw Modlin Airport on Tuesday after authorities received a reported bomb threat. The airport closed while security services assessed the situation; the supplied reports do not give a final outcome of the checks.

  • Flight LO286, travelling from Heathrow to Warsaw Chopin Airport, landed at Warsaw Modlin after the reported threat; 181 passengers were on board.
  • Warsaw Modlin Airport closed as security services checked the report; one article says authorities were waiting for bomb disposal experts.
  • The reports provide no confirmed finding on whether there was an explosive device; the Standard says the investigation was ongoing.
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Flight
LO286, from London Heathrow to Warsaw Chopin Airport
Passengers
181
Diversion airport
Warsaw Modlin Airport
Reported landing time
9:59am in The Standard’s flight-tracking account; 10:01am in the Times of India report, both local time

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