More than 100 actors took part in an emergency exercise simulation at L.F. Wade International Airport last night.

The two-hour exercise involved the simulation of an oil spill when an airline diverted to the island with a medical emergency.

Actors played the role of passengers on board a JetBlue aircraft, to test the response of the Emergency Communication Centre consisting of Skyport, Bermuda Fire and Rescue, police and airline representatives.

Today, Skyport reported that all passengers disembarked the aircraft with a few minor simulated injuries. It said all airport agencies and emergency services responded promptly, and BFRS simulated preventing the oil spill from turning into a fire.

Aaron Adderley, president of Skyport, said: “It’s important for us to conduct these exercises not only as part of our international regulatory requirements, but also to ensure our emergency response capabilities are up to par.

“We must be able to respond effectively in the event of an emergency. We would like to thank everyone who participated and the public for their co-operation.”