Major European airport evacuated over bomb threat sparking travel chaos [Video]

PASSENGERS have evacuated a major European airport following a bomb alert, local media reported.

It is understood an anonymous phone call was received by the French national police at 6pm on Sunday.

It is understood that terminals 2 and 3 at Paris Orly were affectedCredit: EPA

An anonymous caller claimed he placed bombs inside the airport’s toiletsCredit: AFP

Social media footage appeared to show passengers at Paris Orly evacuating the airportCredit: X/@LeDirectInfo

A police source told Le Parisian the alleged caller claimed to have put a bomb inside the toilets at Paris Orly airport, France.

Another source then confirmed to the French outlet that Terminals 2 and 3 were affected.

The premises are being evacuated to allow specialist services, such as dog squads, to inspect the area, it was reported.

Social media footage appeared to show passengers at Paris Orly evacuating the airport.