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.
— London Gatwick LGW (@Gatwick_Airport) November 22, 2024
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
Gatwick is located 30 miles (48km) south of London.
Local police had no immediate comment on the incident. — Reuters
