A gas leak from a truck near Terminal 5 at Arlanda Airport has led to the evacuation of the F-pier and delays for several flights. The flammable gas poses a risk of ignition, prompting a 100-meter safety perimeter. Emergency services are on-site, working with Arlanda's fire brigade to manage the situation. The cause of the leak remains unknown, and it is unclear when the affected area will reopen.
Gas Leak at Arlanda Airport: Terminal 5 Partially Closed
Gas Leak at Arlanda Airport: Terminal 5 Partially Closed
A gas truck is leaking at Arlanda Airport, leading to the partial closure of Terminal 5.
– The gas is flammable, and we want to avoid any sparks, says Ulf Tholén from the rescue services.
As of 16:20, it remains unclear when the evacuated part of Terminal 5, the F-pier, can be used again.
– Other flight operations continue as usual, writes Swedavia's deputy press officer Ellen Laurin to Expressen.
A gas-powered truck is leaking near Terminal 5 at Arlanda. A radius of about 100 meters has been cordoned off around the truck.
– The gas is flammable, and we want to avoid any sparks. We want the gas to leak out on its own. Otherwise, we are on-site if anything ignites, says Ulf Tholén, operations manager at the rescue center.
The rescue services are on-site with units from three fire stations, working together with Arlanda's own firefighting team.
What could happen if the truck ignites?
– It doesn't have to be an explosion; it could be a large flame. It's hard to say, says Ulf Tholén.
The cause of the accident is unclear.
Gates Evacuated – Several Flights Delayed
The F-pier at Arlanda, where the F-gates are located, has been evacuated.
– We have cordoned off a significant area around the truck, and the F-pier at Arlanda has been evacuated, says Lena Hoffman, operations manager at Greater Stockholm Fire Brigade.
On Arlanda's website, several flights departing from that pier have been delayed, awaiting new information. The website does not specify the reason.
“It is only a few that were parked at pier F at the time that are affected. Other flight operations continue as usual,” writes Swedavia in a press release.
No Forecast Available
The rescue services do not know how long it will take for the gas to leak out.
– We cordon off the area and let the gas escape, so to speak. It can take time, depending on how much is in the tank and how big the hole is, says Lena Hoffman.
At 16:20, Ellen Laurin, deputy press officer at Swedavia, writes in a text message to Expressen that it is still unknown when passengers scheduled to fly from the F-pier can return there.
– Other flight operations continue as usual.