Dubai Airports confirmed an incident at Dubai International Airport on Saturday night with four people injured and emergency response teams activated
Accounts have emerged of an ‘attack’ at a Dubai airport amidst a wave of retaliatory strikes targeting multiple locations across the Middle East.
Dubai International Airport was the scene of an incident on Saturday evening, Dubai Airports has confirmed this evening (Saturday). Footage and photographs spreading across social media platforms depict individuals, including some with injuries, fleeing the smoke-laden terminal.
Several people sustained injuries during the incident and were given immediate medical attention on site. Dubai Airports stated that further information would be released once more details emerged, reports the Daily Star.
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The development follows Iran’s launch of strikes against various targets throughout the Middle East in the wake of the US and Israel’s Operation Epic Fury.
Authorities in Dubai acknowledged they were dealing with an active situation at the airport. In a statement, Dubai media office said: “Dubai Airports has confirmed an incident at Dubai International Airport (DXB) just moments ago.
“Emergency response teams have been activated immediately, and the incident is being handled in coordination with the relevant authorities.
“This has resulted in four injuries, and the necessary urgent medical assistance has been provided to them.”