An explosion at Miyazaki Airport in Japan has led to the cancellation of all inbound and outbound flights, according to reports from NHK, the country’s national broadcaster.
The incident occurred on one of the airport’s runways, causing significant disruption to operations early Monday morning.
A spokesperson from the airport’s control tower confirmed that part of the runway collapsed just before 8 a.m. local time.
Authorities are currently investigating whether the collapse was caused by an explosion.
The precise cause of the incident remains under investigation as officials work to ensure the safety of the airport and its passengers.