


Gatwick Airport's South Terminal Evacuated Over Security Incident
Gatwick Airport's South Terminal was evacuated after a suspected prohibited item was found. The terminal has since reopened with some delays expected.
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Overview
London Gatwick Airport's South Terminal was evacuated due to a suspected prohibited item in luggage. A bomb disposal team was deployed, and two individuals were briefly detained but later released. The terminal reopened after police concluded the investigation, though some flight delays and cancellations occurred. Meanwhile, police also handled a separate suspicious package incident outside the U.S. Embassy, which was resolved with a controlled explosion. Authorities emphasized public safety and increased police presence in both areas during the investigations.
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