Chaos At Milan Airport As Hammer-Wielding Man Smashes Check-In Screens, Sets Fire
Chaos broke out at Milan's Malpensa Airport when a man armed with a hammer stormed into the departure hall of Terminal 1 and set fire to part of a check-in area. The incident occurred when the attacker smashed screens between two check-in desks and ignited a rubbish bin, according to Italian media. He also reportedly tried to strike security staff before being restrained. The suspect, a Malian resident in Italy with no criminal record, has been arrested.
A staff member first noticed smoke rising from the desks and intervened as the suspect damaged equipment. Passengers then stepped in to help subdue him, Varese News reported. Footage posted online showed thick black smoke pouring from the terminal as panicked travellers evacuated. Emergency services quickly responded to extinguish the flames.
Delays And Disruption After Incident
Terminal 1 was partially closed following the attack, forcing passengers to queue outside. The Lombardy Airports Association confirmed the suspect's arrest and said while flight operations continued, some delays and cancellations were possible. Airport staff said that air quality inside the building was still 'unbreathable" hours after the fire. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
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