Evacuations at Gatwick Airport After Security Incident

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A “large part” of the South Terminal of Gatwick Airport in London was evacuated after a “security incident” on Friday, November 22, the airport said.Sussex Police said that a security cordon was in place around the South Terminal following the discovery of a “suspected prohibited item in luggage,” and that an Explosive Ordnance Disposal team were deployed to the location.This footage by Deborah Cohen shows passengers wrapped up in blankets and foil sheets for warmth in a waiting area of Gatwick Airport.Cohen said that passengers were transported to North Terminal to stay warm.On Friday afternoon, Gatwick Airport announced that the security alert had been “resolved” and that the South Terminal would reopen to passengers shortly. Credit: Deborah Cohen via Storyful
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