Ryanair flight diverted as Leeds Bradford Airport is evacuated due to fire alarm

Hundreds of passengers were forced to leave the building after the alarm was triggered at around 7.15pm.

-> Which airlines fly from Leeds Bradford Airport and which destinations can you fly toWest Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service were called in to do a security sweep and fire safety check.

One Ryanair flight was diverted to Liverpool.

Flying Tiger buses, which serve the airport, also faced delays.

It is not known what triggered the alarm, but the building has been declared safe.

-> How Leeds Bradford airport ranks against Stansted, Manchester and Gatwick airports for flight delaysA spokesman for Leeds Bradford Airport said: “At around 7.15pm a fire alarm was triggered in our departure lounge.

"West Yorkshire fire service conducted both a fire safety and security sweep. The building has been declared safe, though the source is still being determined.

“This process lasted around an hour, which delayed some of our passengers. We successfully processed everyone back through security in about 25 minutes.

"We would like to thank the fire service for their swift response and our passengers for their patience and understanding.

"Maintenance teams are on site undertaking further investigations.“