BREAKING: Emergency at Sydney Airport as all flights locked down

UPDATED: Chaotic scenes at Sydney Airport, amid reports that a control tower at the busy hub was evacuated and locked down.

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All flights were grounded amid the drama, with planes left circling in holding patterns.

Initially reported as a fire in a control tower, the incident is now being put down to a false alarm, with responding units finding no sign of fire. But the impact of the drama continues.

‘There is a full ground stop in place with no aircraft departing or arriving at this time,’ tweeted Airservices Australia.

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With the issue in the tower under control, landings and take offs continue to be impacted, with many travel plans thrown into doubt.

Matthew Denby Executive Editor - Digital (Entertainment & Family) at Pacific Magazines

Matt is the host of WHO's popular TV podcast, Binge List, and he enjoys writing news, reviews and entertainment content. His favourite TV show is Gogglebox, and his greatest ever celebrity experience was flirting with Jackie Collins.

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