A serious incident unfolded at Luton Airport earlier today after a vehicle reportedly fell from the second floor of a multistorey car park, leaving one person seriously injured.
What Happened?
Emergency services were called just before 11am following reports of a single-vehicle crash within the airport's car park facilities. Witnesses described a dramatic scene as police, ambulance, and %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_0%% crews responded in large numbers.
An eyewitness told Metro that %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_1%% at the scene indicated the car had driven off the second floor, plunging to the ground below.
Photos shared on %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_2%% showed emergency tape and traffic diversions around both of the airport's multi-storey parking facilities.
One Person Seriously Injured
A %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_3%% spokesperson said:
"Emergency services were called shortly before 11am to an incident involving a single vehicle at a multistorey car park at London %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_4%%. One person has been %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_5%% to hospital with injuries which are thought to be serious."
A %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_6%% Airport spokesperson added:
"Arriving %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_7%% are being redirected to the airport's mid-stay car park until further notice. There is no %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_8%% to wider airport operations."
Travel Impact
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Airport operations, including check-in and departures, are continuing without disruption, though passengers are advised to allow extra time for parking and drop-off.
Investigation Ongoing
Authorities have not confirmed the cause of the incident, and it is not yet known whether the %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_12%% was intentional or accidental. A full forensic %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_13%% is underway, and updates will be provided as they become available.?
