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Melbourne Airport Evacuated After Laser Hair Removal Device Sparks Bomb Scare

A laser hair removal device triggered a bomb scare at Melbourne Airport, leading to an evacuation and flight delays. Authorities responded with bomb technicians before determining the device was harmless.

21 May, 05:36 — 21 May, 05:36
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BBCHigh4d ago

Laser hair removal device sparks bomb scare at Melbourne airport

Avalon Airport's domestic terminal was closed for several hours on Thursday after a suspicious item was found.

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First report: channel-news-asia · 21 May, 03:44Full coverage: 6 · 7hWindow: 7h
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channel-news-asia21 May, 03:44First to report

Laser hair removal device sparks Australia airport evacuation

1h later
delfi-lt21 May, 05:10

Australijoje teko evakuoti oro uostą: priežastis netikėta

BBC21 May, 05:36

Laser hair removal device sparks bomb scare at Melbourne airport

2h later
24ur21 May, 07:20

Evakuacija, bombni tehniki, zamude letov zaradi naprave za odstranjevanje dlak

2h later
le-figaro21 May, 09:48

Australie : un appareil d’épilation laser provoque une alerte à la bombe dans un aéroport

newsbeast21 May, 10:24Latest update

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