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Gatwick Airport Evacuates South Terminal; Flights Suspended, Trains Halted Amid Security Incident

Nov 22, 2024, 11:28 AM

London's Gatwick Airport evacuated a large part of its South Terminal on Wednesday due to an ongoing security incident. Passengers were unable to enter the South Terminal, and those inside were told to 'get out' as a precaution while authorities conducted investigations. The airport's train station was closed, with National Rail Enquiries announcing that 'the station and airport are closed' and trains unable to stop at the airport. Gatwick Express services were affected due to the incident. Gatwick Airport, the UK's second busiest, emphasized that the safety of passengers and staff was its top priority during the incident. Flights were suspended as police and emergency services responded to the situation. The nature of the security incident has not been disclosed.