Qantas Flight Evacuated After Bomb Threat Upon Landing in Dubbo

Dubbo Regional Airport was evacuated Monday evening after a bomb threat was made regarding a Qantas flight.

The flight was en route to Dubbo Regional Airport when the threat was received. Emergency services, including police, responded to the scene.

A spokesperson for Dubbo Regional Airport stated that there was no immediate risk to public safety. Dubbo Regional Council Mayor Josh Black confirmed that all 74 passengers and crew aboard the aircraft were safe.

Qantas has launched an investigation into the incident. "We recognise this would have been unsettling and disruptive for customers and we thank them for following the instructions of our crew and the local authorities," a Qantas spokesman said. "Safety is always our first priority."

Flights have since resumed at Dubbo Regional Airport. Investigations by emergency services are ongoing.