Gatwick Airport, London: South Terminal Evacuated After Security Incident, Thousands Stranded

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:49pm on 22 Nov 2024,Friday International

Gatwick Airport’s South Terminal was evacuated on November 22, 2024, after a security incident, leaving thousands of passengers stranded outside. The airport, the second busiest in the UK, confirmed the ongoing investigation into the incident. Passengers were seen waiting in car parks and streets, as bus and train services to the airport were disrupted. The airport assured that passenger safety remained a priority. This incident coincided with a controlled explosion carried out by UK police near the US Embassy in London after a suspicious package was found, though it remains unclear if the events are connected.

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