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Polish airport shut after plane from London makes unplanned landing over 'info of explosive device'
By: Hindustan Times World
Published: 3 November 2026
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<p>A passenger plane from London made an unscheduled landing at Warsaw-Modlin Airport in Poland on Tuesday following a bomb threat alert on board. The incident forced the airport to close until further notice, news agency Reuters reported, citing a statement by the airport.</p>
<p>Security agencies are currently verifying the reported threat. (Unsplash\representational image)Security services were checking the reported threat, it added.</p>
<p>"At 9:54 a.m., a bomb threat alert was announced on board an aircraft operating a flight on the route London Heathrow (LHR) – Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW). At 10:01 a.m., a Boeing 737 MAX aircraft landed at Warsaw/Modlin Airport," the statement said.</p>
<p>"Due to the situation, Warsaw/Modlin Airport remains closed until further notice. The services are underway to verify the reported threat and ensure the safety of all people present at the airport," it added.</p>
<p>There were 181 people on board the plane, the airport told news agency Reuters. A spokesperson for Polish airline LOT confirmed that the aircraft was operating a LOT flight.</p>
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