Denver International Airport locks down after tornado sighting

Denver International Airport was completely shut down for more than 30 minutes and everyone ordered to shelter Monday afternoon after a tornado was spotted nearby.

No flights were allowed to depart or arrive at the airport during that time, a spokesman said.

At 3:40 p.m. PDT, the airport announced the danger had passed and operations were returning to normal.

Everyone in the airport was ordered to emergency shelters until the tornado was gone.

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