Airport shut after car driven near runway

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Hanover airport is currently closed after a car was reportedly driven through a gate near a runway, local police say.

The incident reportedly happened at about 15:40 local time (14:40 GMT).

In a tweet, Hanover police said officials were able to stop the car and take a man into custody.

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source: bbc.com