East Midlands Airport warns of continuing disruption

East Midlands Airport has issued a statement after declaring the site fully operational following a crash involving a cargo plane on the runway this morning.

It says the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has now conducted a full investigation after the plane's landing gear failed.

All flights have been suspended today, causing widespread disruption.

An spokesperson for the airport said:

“Following a suspension of flights earlier today due to an issue with a cargo flight after landing, East Midlands Airport is now fully operational.

"We would like to thank all our passengers for their patience throughout today and offer apologies for the inconvenience caused.

As we return to normal operations, it is possible that there may be some changes to the flight schedule and we would encourage passengers to contact their airline and check our website for the latest information on their travel."