NewsUK NewsEmergencyLIVEUpdated just nowEast Midlands Airport has reportedly been evacuated in an ongoing incident with reports of people on the runway and planes circling overhead(Image: Joseph Raynor/ Reach PLC)People have reportedly been evacuated from East Midlands Airport with passengers on the runway.A person at the airport has said that he has had no information on what is unfolding while Jet2 has said it has been evacuated.A spokesperson for the airline wrote: "We are aware that East Midlands Airport have been evacuated, we are working on the situation and will update you soon. We apologise for any inconvenience caused by this and hopefully have you back inside as soon as possible."‌Today11:03 BSTPassenger at airport says people evacuated onto runwayA passenger has enquired for information after saying people have been evacuated onto the runway.He wrote: "Any idea why we’ve been evacuated onto the runway? One of the hottest days of the year and no shade or water and no updates from any staff."Content cannot be displayed without consentFollow Daily Mirror:FacebookX (Twitter)TikTokInstagramSnapchat‌‌