Police chase crash closes part of airport
The upper forecourt of Terminal 2 closes for three hours after a police pursuit ends in a crash.
www.bbc.comHere’s the latest I can summarize based on recent reports:
- Manchester Airport Terminal 2 experienced a three-hour disruption after a police pursuit ended in a crash near the upper forecourt early on Tuesday morning. The incident led to the temporary closure of that area and left the driver injured, with authorities transporting them to hospital.[1][3][9]
- The upper forecourt drop-off zone was reopened around 05:30 BST after the crash and pursuit, with airport operations apologizing for the disruption and thanking travellers for their patience.[3][1]
- Multiple outlets reported the same sequence: GMP pursued a vehicle, a collision occurred near Terminal 2, and significant travel delays were expected in the early hours, with updates from GMP and the airport confirming the scene and subsequent clearance.[2][9][3]
If you’d like, I can pull the most up-to-date official statements from GMP or Manchester Airport and summarize any updated passenger advisories or changes to flight/shuttle services. Would you like me to do that?
Citations:
- Reports on the shutdown and crash near Terminal 2, and subsequent reopening.[1][3]
- Additional coverage confirming the incident details and timing from other outlets.[9][2]