Terminal evacuated
London Gatwick Airport partially closed
Following the discovery of a "prohibited item" in a piece of luggage, a terminal at London's second largest airport, Gatwick, was evacuated on Friday. A security perimeter has been set up, Sussex Police said.
Kronen Zeitung als bevorzugte Google-Quelle hinzufügen Passengers have been unable to enter the South Terminal since 10.55 GMT (11.55 CET). "The safety of our passengers and staff is our top priority," an airport spokesman said. Sussex Police said an explosive ordnance disposal team had been deployed as a precautionary measure.
"To ensure the safety of the public, staff and other airport users, a security cordon has been put in place while the matter is dealt with," a police spokesman said.
Significant delays to air traffic
Buses and trains in the vicinity of the affected south terminal of the airport were also unable to run. The North Terminal was not affected, an airport spokesperson announced on X (formerly Twitter; see post above). There were considerable delays to air traffic.
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