Serbia Airlines flight from Split to Belgrade evacuated over suspected bomb threat
In short
A Serbia Airlines flight scheduled from Split Airport in Croatia to Belgrade was evacuated on October 5 due to a suspected bomb threat, according to Chinese business outlets. Police took away one passenger. The flight's departure was from Split, Croatia.
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A Serbia Airlines flight was evacuated due to a suspected bomb threat, according to reports from Chinese business outlets CLS, Yicai and Jiemian. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
The flight was originally scheduled from Split Airport in Croatia to Belgrade, and police later took away one passenger, CLS and Jiemian reported. Jiemian cited CCTV News as its source. No further details were provided. [ 1 , 3 ]
Why it matters
The incident disrupted a scheduled international flight and prompted a police response, though no injuries or confirmed device were reported. It may raise questions about airport security procedures in the region, but the limited details make broader consequences unclear.
Key facts
- A Serbia Airlines flight was evacuated due to a suspected bomb threat. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- The flight was scheduled from Split Airport in Croatia to Belgrade. [ 1 , 3 ]
- The evacuation took place on October 5, local time. [ 1 , 3 ]
- Police later took away one passenger. [ 1 , 3 ]
- Jiemian reported the information, citing CCTV News. [ 3 ]
Confirmed by several sources
Still unclear
- Whether the bomb threat was genuine or a false alarm. No document states if a device was found or if the threat was a hoax.
- The identity and status of the passenger taken by police. Documents do not say why the passenger was taken or if they were arrested.
- The number of passengers on board and whether anyone was injured. Not mentioned in any document.
- Whether the flight was subsequently cancelled or departed. No follow-up information provided.