26-7-2024 (PARIS) The Basel-Mulhouse airport, situated near the Franco-Swiss border, was evacuated today due to a potential security threat, mere hours before the commencement of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony.
The incident, which unfolded at the EuroAirport, has sent shockwaves through the region, already on high alert as France prepares to host one of the world’s most prestigious sporting events. According to reports from passengers at the scene, the evacuation was prompted by a possible bomb threat, plunging the aviation hub into a state of chaos and uncertainty.
One traveller, who was due to board a Turkish Airlines flight, took to social media platform X to seek guidance, stating: “We were supposed to board one of your flights at 12 o’clock at Basel EuroAirport, but the airport has just been evacuated due to a possible bomb threat. This is flight ‘VF106’. What should we do please?”
The airport authorities swiftly responded to the situation, with an official statement on the Basel-Mulhouse EuroAirport website reading: “For safety reasons, the terminal had to be evacuated and is currently closed.” This decisive action underscores the heightened security measures in place as France gears up for the Olympic spectacle.
This alarming development comes on the heels of another security incident that has rattled the French transportation network. Earlier, the country’s rail system experienced significant disruptions following what appears to be a coordinated arson attack. These back-to-back events have raised concerns about the overall security landscape as the eyes of the world turn to Paris for the Olympic Games.
