LONDON, Nov 22 — London's Gatwick Airport, the second busiest in Britain, evacuated a large part of a terminal as a precaution due to a security incident, the airport said on X today.
The airport said part of its South Terminal, one of two, had been evacuated while it investigates the incident, adding that passengers were currently being prevented from entering the building.
A large part of the South Terminal has been evacuated as a precaution while we continue to investigate a security incident.
Safety and security of our passengers and staff remains our top priority.... pic.twitter.com/srjjz4rra0— London Gatwick LGW (@Gatwick_Airport) November 22, 2024
Passengers will not be able to enter the South Terminal while this is ongoing.
Gatwick is located 30 miles (48km) south of London.
Local police had no immediate comment on the incident. — Reuters
