Dubbo Airport, located in New South Wales approximately 400 kilometres from Sydney, was evacuated on Monday morning (June 29) following a bomb threat on board an arriving aircraft. The plane landed safely, and all 74 passengers and crew disembarked without incident.
Emergency Response and Evacuation
Emergency services are conducting investigations into the threat. A statement from Dubbo Regional Council confirmed: "Dubbo Regional Council was notified of a bomb threat on a plane destined for Dubbo this morning. The plane has landed safely and all 74 passengers and crew have disembarked. Further investigations are underway by relevant emergency services."
The terminal at Dubbo Regional Airport has been evacuated and remains closed. Police have set up barricades, and the public is advised to avoid the area.
Passenger and Travel Advice
Passengers scheduled to fly from Dubbo today are urged to contact their airlines for further information and updates. The airport closure is expected to cause disruptions while authorities continue their work.
This is a developing story, and more details will be provided as they become available.
