A lone gunman has shot and killed five people at a busy Florida airport

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A lone gunman has opened fire at Fort Lauderdale airport in Florida – killing five people and injuring another six.

Local media reports state that the attacker has now been arrested and is in police custody. 

Video captured at the scene shows scores of passengers huddled together on the runway in fear for their lives.

Fort Lauderdale airport is one of the US's busiest, and the tragedy happened at a baggage collection point in Terminal 2.

It does not seem that the gunman breached security restrictions to make his attack.

Fox News cites a witness described the shooter as being tall and in his 30s.

Images of the shooter are also currently being shared on social media.

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