London Gatwick Airport evacuated: Terminal reopens after security threat

Passengers have been evacuated from Gatwick Airport amid a "security incident" in the airport's South Terminal. Passengers have been evacuated from Gatwick Airport amid a "security incident" in the airport's South Terminal.
Passengers have been evacuated from Gatwick Airport amid a "security incident" in the airport's South Terminal. | AFP via Getty Images
The bomb squad was deployed to the South Terminal, which is now reopening to staff and passengers

Business has resumed as normal at London’s Gatwick Airport following an earlier ‘security incident’.

Alarm bells were raised when a suspected banned item was found in a passenger’s luggage.

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The bomb squad was deployed to the South Terminal and all passengers and staff were evicted.

A number of roads around the area were also closed for safety and all trains to Gatwick were cancelled.

The issue has now been resolved and trains will begin calling at Gatwick once the terminal has fully reopened.

Passengers are now being warned that their flights could be delayed or cancelled, and that they should check with their airline for updates.

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A statement from Gatwick Airport said: “The earlier security alert has now been resolved and cleared by police.

“The South Terminal is reopening to staff and will be open to passengers shortly.

“Trains will also start calling at Gatwick Airport once the terminal is fully reopened. We would like to thank everyone for their patience and understanding while this situation was resolved.

“Safety and security is always our top priority. There are some delays and cancellations, passengers should contact their airline for any updates on flights.”

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