Munich Airport was temporarily closed last night following reports of drones buzzing around the area.

According to the airport's press office, "German air traffic control (DFS) restricted flight operations at Munich Airport from 10:18 p.m. and later suspended them altogether due to several drone sightings."

As a result, 17 flights were barred from taking off that evening, leaving almost 3,000 passengers stranded. Another 15 incoming flights were diverted to alternative airports.

Flight operations resumed this morning, but some passengers had to stay in the terminal overnight, where camp beds, snacks, and drinks were provided.

Munich is on edge at the moment. The Oktoberfest beer festival is in full swing, to the point where the entrances had to be briefly closed due to overcrowding . A

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