Frankfurt Airport evacuated after 'security breach'

Travellers at Frankfurt Airport in Germany have been evacuated after a reported security breach in one of the terminals.

In a statement, the airport said a person had attempted to enter the terminal without going through security.

"Today at Frankfurt Airport a passenger entered the security area before the security check had been completed," the statement read.

"Therefore the German federal police cleared departure hall A as a preventative measure. Passengers will be rechecked prior to departure."

Early reports suggested a bomb scare was the reason behind the evacuation, but police told Reuters it is unclear whether the person intentionally skipped the security checkpoint or not. The contents of the person's bag is not known.

Flights have been delayed as a result of the disturbance.

The incident comes two days after a mass evacuation of Los Angeles International Airport following reports of an armed shooter.

The claims were quickly debunked after officers found no trace of a gunman, with the gunshot-like sounds attributed to "loud noises" inside the terminal, police said.