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"There's a bomb on the plane, I'm not kidding"
Slovenia🏛️ PoliticsCenter5 hr. ago

"There's a bomb on the plane, I'm not kidding"

At Split airport in Croatia, passengers were evacuated after a 75-year-old man claimed to police that there was a bomb on the plane's roof and stated he was not joking. The incident occurred during the flight's landing process, prompting immediate security measures. Authorities confirmed the man's statement and initiated emergency protocols, leading to the evacuation of all passengers. No explosives were found during the inspection, and the situation was resolved without any injuries. The event highlights the heightened security procedures at airports when such threats are reported.

A drama unfolded at Split airport as all passengers aboard an Air Serbia flight bound for Belgrade were evacuated due to a bomb threat. Police detained one of the passengers, according to local media reports. The incident occurred in the afternoon as the plane was preparing for departure. A 75-year-old man reportedly told crew members that there was a bomb on board before police intervened. The aircraft was evacuated, and the man was arrested. Multiple sources confirmed the arrest, with some noting he initially claimed there was a bomb but later stated he was joking. Authorities conducted a thorough inspection of the plane and its luggage after the evacuation. The number of passengers and crew on board varied slightly among reports, with one source stating 157 passengers and six crew members were present. The man was found on the plane around 15:25 local time, just before takeoff. Police and security personnel spoke with all passengers during the investigation. The situation caused panic on the tarmac, prompting emergency procedures. The flight had been scheduled to depart at 15:20. The man’s initial serious claim led to immediate action, though he later denied making it seriously. No further details about the man’s motive or his current status were provided. The airport remained operational despite the disruption.

How this report was made. Objective News wrote this report from 5 source articles, using AI-assisted synthesis under our methodology. It is our own text, not a copy of any single outlet. Read our methodology.

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Siol.net logoSiol.netState / PublicCenter5 hr. ago
Tragedy at Split airport: Air Serbia plane evacuated.

An evacuation was carried out at Split Airport involving an Air Serbia flight scheduled to depart to Belgrade due to a bomb threat. One passenger was detained by police as part of the security response.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on a security incident at an airport, which involves law enforcement action but does not take a clear ideological stance. The framing remains neutral, focusing on factual developments without overtly supporting or criticizing any political group or ideology.

24ur (POP TV) logo24ur (POP TV)IndependentCenter6 hr. ago
Tragedy in Split: 75-year-old man arrested for saying there was a bomb on a plane

A dramatic situation occurred at Split Airport when a flight bound for Belgrade was evacuated due to a suspected bomb threat. The flight was grounded after a 75-year-old man allegedly told airport staff that there was a bomb on board. The Split police arrested the man in connection with the incident.

Bias read (Center): The article reports a straightforward event involving law enforcement and a security threat at an airport. There is no evident framing that favors one side over another; the report appears balanced and factual, focusing on the sequence of events without apparent ideological slant.

Svet24 logoSvet24IndependentCenter6 hr. ago
Before the flight to Belgrade took off, police stormed the plane, evacuated the passengers.

Before the flight to Belgrade took off, police stormed the roof and evacuated passengers. The incident occurred at an airport in Slovenia, where authorities intervened to ensure safety protocols were followed. Passengers were removed from the aircraft due to unforeseen circumstances, though specific details regarding the cause of the intervention remain unclear. The event highlights the measures taken by law enforcement during air travel to address potential security risks.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on a procedural action by police during a flight operation, which is more about administrative protocol than ideological stance. There is no evident framing toward any political group or ideology, and the focus remains on factual reporting of the event without overt bias.

Dnevnik logoDnevnikIndependent🔒Center6 hr. ago
Panic on the runway in Split: due to the bomb threat evacuated the plane

An airline flight operated by Air Serbia was evacuated due to a bomb threat at Split Airport. All passengers aboard the aircraft were removed from the plane as a precautionary measure. The incident occurred in the afternoon of the day mentioned in the report. No further details regarding the nature of the threat or any arrests have been provided.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on a security-related event at an airport, which involves potential threats to public safety. While such incidents can have political implications depending on the broader context, this particular report does not present a clear ideological slant or frame the situation in a way偏向

Žurnal24 logoŽurnal24IndependentCenter6 hr. ago
"There's a bomb on the plane, I'm not kidding"

At Split airport in Croatia, passengers were evacuated after a 75-year-old man claimed to police that there was a bomb on the plane's roof and stated he was not joking. The incident occurred during the flight's landing process, prompting immediate security measures. Authorities confirmed the man's statement and initiated emergency protocols, leading to the evacuation of all passengers. No explosives were found during the inspection, and the situation was resolved without any injuries. The event highlights the heightened security procedures at airports when such threats are reported.

Bias read (Center): The article presents the incident as a factual report without overtly emphasizing any political stance. It focuses on the procedural response by authorities rather than taking a partisan position. While the event involves national security concerns, which can be politically sensitive, the framing of

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