A Vueling flight from Barcelona to Gran Canaria was met by emergency vehicles on the ground and all passengers were evacuated following a bomb threat that triggered an emergency landing at a Spanish airport.
Emergency response at the airport
The aircraft, identified as flight VY3008, was reportedly directed to a remote area and surrounded by bomb disposal crews, according to local news outlets. The threat is believed to be a false alarm.
RTVC reported that surveillance continues around the plane, which had to land due to the suspected bomb threat.
Contact and ongoing updates
The Mirror has contacted Vueling and Gran Canaria Airport for further details on the emergency. This is a breaking story, with more to follow.