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Passengers reported a “mad panic” as they were evacuated by fire crews after cracks appeared in the walls of a temporary gate. Photos showed passengers crowded outside on the tarmac with one
saying there were fears “something is wrong with the building, it is collapsing”. One passenger wrote on Twitter: “Been stood for 20 minutes where the temporary floors sound like they are
collapsing. “Finally evacuated outside. Trying to go on my cruise. Not great communication.” Another said: “About an hour ago there was a loud noise. Everyone was panicking. It looks like
something is wrong with the building, it is collapsing. “The fire brigade have evacuated the building. They didn't tell anybody what was going on. "We are now stood outside on the
airfield. The fire brigade made everybody move away from the building.” A spokesman for Manchester Airport said: “Our temporary gate lounge was evacuated and only one flights has been
affected. “It was evacuated due to a crack in the wall which is now being investigated and the passengers have all been taken back to the main terminal. “All other flights are running as
normal.”