Cardiff Airport LIVE: Major UK airport evacuated after 'gas leak'

Cardiff Airport has been evacuated over concerns of a 'gas leak' with passengers confirming they have been asked to leave the building.

According to the Mirror, essential building maintenance is currently ongoing at the airport, used by Ryanair, TUI Airways and KLM among other companies.

Flights due to depart from the airport today are to Belfast, Bridgetown in Barbados and Paris.

South Wales Police have said: “We are aware of an incident at the airport, but it did not require South Wales Police attendance."

A spokesperson for the airport said: "Unfortunately, we have experienced a safety related incident related to gas in the air conditioning in the building works area within the terminal.

"Safety and security is our number one priority, so the landside area was evacuated whilst our team carried out safety checks. We did experience minor delays to flights, but the terminal is now back open. We apologise for any inconvenience caused."

Express.co.uk has contacted the airport and emergency services for more information.

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Cardiff Airport has been evacuated (Image: Supplied)