The airport confirmed that it was notified of a bomb threat on a plane and it has been evacuated as emergency services are carrying out investigations
Dubbo Airport has been evacuated after bomb threat on board plane (Image: Getty)
An Australian airport has been evacuated due to a ‘bomb threat’ on board an arriving plane.
Dubbo Airport, in New South Wales, 400km from Sydney, was evacuated on Monday morning (June 29) due to the threat.
All passengers on board the plane have safely disembarked.
Emergency services are carrying out investigations into the threat.
A council statement said: “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 Dubbo Regional Airport terminal has been evacuated and is currently closed.
“People are advised to stay away from the area and there are police barricades in place.
“If you have a flight today, please contact your airline for further information.”
This is a breaking news story, further updates to follow.