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Gatwick Airport

South Terminal of Gatwick Airport evacuated. Photo Courtesy: Nick Meacham X page

London's Gatwick Airport: South Terminal evacuated after discovery of suspected prohibited item in luggage

India Blooms News Service | @indiablooms | Nov 23, 2024, at 12:32 am

#GatwickAirport #London #UK #GatwickAirportEvacuation #London

A large part of the South Terminal of London's Gatwick Airport was evacuated following a 'security incident' on Friday.

Sussex Police said security cordon was placed in the airport after suspected prohibited item was discovered in the luggage.

"A security cordon is in place around the South Terminal at Gatwick Airport following discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage," police posted on X.

This is causing significant disruption and some roads around the South Terminal have been closed. We are advising the public to avoid the area where possible.

Please keep an eye on our social media for updates and thank you for your patience while this is ongoing. pic.twitter.com/2J2biLpmTd
— Sussex Police (@sussex_police) November 22, 2024

Police said the incident caused a significant disruption and some roads around the South Terminal have been closed.

Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

A large part of the South Terminal has been evacuated as a precaution while we continue to investigate a security incident.

Passengers will not be able to enter the South Terminal while this is ongoing.

Safety and security of our passengers and staff remains our top priority.… pic.twitter.com/srjjz4rra0
— London Gatwick LGW (@Gatwick_Airport) November 22, 2024

"A large part of the South Terminal has been evacuated as a precaution while we continue to investigate a security incident," the official X page of the airport wrote.

"Passengers will not be able to enter the South Terminal while this is ongoing," the airport said.

Gatwick is the second busiest airport in the UK.

Arrived at London Gatwick for routine connection. Got through customs to find out they're evacuating the entire airport. Even people through security are being taken outside. Trains shut down and 1000's of all over the streets and carparks waiting. pic.twitter.com/igXDpt9aQL
— Nick Meacham (@SportsProNick) November 22, 2024

One traveller, who was identified as Nick Meacham, wrote on X: "Arrived at London Gatwick for routine connection. Got through customs to find out they're evacuating the entire airport. Even people through security are being taken outside. Trains shut down and 1000's of all over the streets and carparks waiting."

According to reports, a bomb disposal squad has been deployed to the airport.

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