A Ryanair flight from Manchester Airport to Murcia landed in Spain on November 3 following reports of a bomb threat. The aircraft touched down in the Spanish city at around 10.30am, prompting emergency services to meet it on the runway.
The flight departed Manchester just after 7.10am that morning. Spanish news outlets reported that a bomb threat was raised before the plane landed.
Emergency Response and Passenger Disembarkation
Emergency services, including the Civil Guard and National Police, along with bomb disposal experts, were reported to have met the aircraft upon landing. Francisco Lucas, a Government Delegate in Murcia, confirmed that security protocol had been activated.
In a post on X at 10.45am, Lucas wrote: "Security protocol activated due to a bomb threat on a flight from Manchester that has landed in Murcia. The 114 passengers and 7 crew members have disembarked and are undergoing a security check. At this time, the aircraft is being inspected."
Ongoing Investigation
The Manchester Evening News has contacted Ryanair for further information. This is a developing news story, with updates expected as the security check and aircraft inspection continue.
