Controlled Explosion Near US Embassy in London, Gatwick Airport Evacuated Over Security Scare

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:59pm on 22 Nov 2024,Friday International

A controlled explosion was conducted near the US Embassy in London after a suspicious package was found. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the item was a hoax, and the embassy resumed normal operations. Separately, Gatwick Airport’s South Terminal was evacuated after a "prohibited item" was found in luggage, prompting the deployment of a bomb squad. The incident caused significant disruptions, including road closures and the railway station shutdown. Sussex Police urged the public to avoid the area. Both incidents are under investigation, with authorities emphasizing safety measures and monitoring updates.

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