Loud blast at Riyadh airport as travellers evacuated and airlines cancel flights
Summary
A loud blast at Riyadh’s international airport triggered evacuations and flight cancellations as more than a dozen ambulances rushed to the scene. The incident comes amid escalating Houthi missile attacks on Saudi Arabia, which have already disrupted air travel and damaged aircraft this week.
Key Points
- More than a dozen ambulances were seen rushing to Riyadh’s international airport after a loud blast was heard on Saturday.
- Travellers were evacuated from parts of the airport and all flights to Riyadh were diverted or cancelled, according to flight tracking data.
- Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways cancelled multiple flights between their hubs and Riyadh, with some disruptions extending into Monday.
- The incident comes amid escalating Houthi missile strikes on Saudi Arabia ahead of major energy and investment conferences in Riyadh.
