HAMBURG, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 05: Officers of German BFE police unit stand on the apron of Hamburg Airport while passengers are evacuated on November 5, 2023 in Hamburg, Germany.
According to media reports, a man armed with a gun drove a car through a perimeter gate onto the tarmac, where he attempted to set several fires.
All flights from the airport have been cancelled and approaching flights diverted.
(Photo by Gregor Fischer/Getty Images)Hamburg police said on Saturday they were dealing with a hostage situation after a man drove through a barrier onto the grounds of the city's airport with a child.
The airport closed for all takeoffs and landings shortly after the incident at around 8 p.m. local time.
Persons:
Gregor Fischer
Organizations:
Hamburg Airport
Locations:
HAMBURG, GERMANY, Hamburg, Germany