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A tragic incident occurred at Milan's Bergamo Airport on July 8, when a man entered the runway and was sucked into the engine of a plane that was preparing for takeoff, resulting in his death. Local media reported that the event took place around 10:20 AM on Tuesday.

According to reports, the man entered the runway through a security door from the baggage claim area. Witnesses and airport sources indicated that the man was neither a passenger nor an airport employee, and was estimated to be between 30 and 35 years old. After entering the runway, he allegedly attempted to evade airport police and ran directly toward a Volotea Airlines Airbus A319 that was ready for takeoff, being sucked into the aircraft's operational engine and dying at the scene.

As a result of this incident, Bergamo Airport ceased operations for approximately two hours, leading to the cancellation or diversion of over ten flights. Officials have not yet disclosed the specific cause of the accident, but local media outlets have suggested that it could potentially be a suicide. Authorities found a vehicle in the parking lot in front of the airport's arrival hall, which is believed to be the man's car.

Due to the nature of the incident, police quickly dispatched forensic teams to investigate. The airport also provided psychological counseling assistance to the passengers affected by the incident.

Bergamo Airport, officially known as Orio al Serio International Airport, is one of the main international airports serving Milan and is the third-largest airport in Italy. The local community has reacted strongly to this tragic event, with many concerned about the outcome of the ongoing investigation.

This incident has reignited discussions regarding flight safety and airport security management. Officials and experts hope to learn lessons from this event to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future.