Hostage Situation Unfolds at Hamburg Airport
Hamburg, Germany – In an alarming turn of events, a 35-year-old man caused chaos at Hamburg Airport on Saturday when he smashed through security with his car and parked underneath an airplane. The man, who was accompanied by his 4-year-old daughter, is currently involved in a hostage situation that has halted all flights to and from the airport.
According to a spokesperson for Hamburg Police, the incident is being described as a “family drama” and police are working to “relieve” the situation. The man’s wife had previously contacted Hamburg-Stade police to report that their child was missing.
At midnight on Sunday, the man was still inside the car with his daughter. Authorities have deployed a “substantial amount of special forces” to the scene in an effort to resolve the hostage situation.
Shortly after parking his car on the tarmac, passengers on the aircraft reported hearing acoustic shocks, which could potentially have been gunshots. Fortunately, all passengers were able to evacuate the plane safely using a gangway.
As a result of the ongoing police operation, Hamburg Airport has grounded all flights until further notice. The airport’s official website released a statement Saturday evening announcing the closure, citing a “federal police measure” as the reason for the disruption.
Authorities are urging the public to avoid the area surrounding the airport while the situation is being resolved. This is a developing story and updates will be provided as new information becomes available.