Flights to and from Luton Airport have been suspended until 3pm after a major fire caused a multi-story car park to partially collapse.

More than a hundred firefighters tackled flames which ripped through the third floor of the airport’s Terminal Car Park 2 on Tuesday night.

A major incident was declared as the airport was closed with all flights suspended and some planes bound for Luton diverted to other airports. Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue said the car park had suffered a “significant structural collapse”.

Luton Airport officials said all flights would remain suspended until 3pm on Wednesday. Initially, it was hoped flights could resume from midday.

Five people, including four firefighters, were admitted to hospitals in Luton and Dunstable for smoke inhalation. Another patient was discharged at the scene.

Follow the latest developments below.