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Riyadh Airport Paralysed After Explosion; US Warns Citizens Away As Flights Diverted
Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport has faced major disruption following another reported attack, with flights diverted or cancelled, passengers evacuated and the US mission warning American citizens to avoid the airport and surrounding areas. Flight-tracking data cited by Reuters showed that, at one point, every flight heading towards Riyadh had either been diverted or cancelled. More than a dozen ambulances reportedly rushed towards the airport following a loud explosion. Witnesses described evacuations and injured people on the ground. A hospital source cited by AFP said dozens were injured, with at least five Saudi nationals reportedly receiving intensive care. Some casualties we…
Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport experienced significant disruption after a reported explosion, with flights diverted or canceled and passengers evacuated as authorities responded.
Flight-tracking data cited by Reuters indicated that, at one point, all flights heading toward Riyadh had been diverted or canceled. The disruption affected international carriers, with several airlines suspending or canceling services.
Emergency responders moved quickly, with more than a dozen ambulances reportedly rushing toward the airport. Witnesses described evacuations and injured individuals on the ground amid the unfolding events.
A hospital source cited by AFP reported dozens of injuries, with at least five Saudi nationals said to be in intensive care. Some casualties were evacuated by helicopter as the situation developed.
The U.S. mission issued a warning for American citizens to avoid the airport and surrounding areas as the incident unfolded. Saudi authorities have not publicly detailed the full circumstances of the latest explosion.