BIRMINGHAM AIRPORT TEMPORARILY CLOSES- After a light aircraft made an emergency landing

Birmingham Airport has temporarily closed its runway and grounded all flights after a light aircraft made an emergency landing.

Three people from the aircraft were treated at the scene, one of whom suffered minor injuries in the incident, which occurred at about 1.40pm today.

The police said in a post on X that officers were among the emergency crews that responded to the incident

In a post on X, the airport confirmed that all passengers on board were treated and discharged by the West Midlands Ambulance Service.

Footage and images shared on social media appeared to show a small white plane lying flat on the airport tarmac.

Passengers have been told to check the status of their flight before travelling to the airport.