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London Gatwick Airport's South Terminal was evacuated today due to a security incident, prompting a response from local authorities. A bomb squad was deployed to the terminal after a prohibited item was discovered in luggage, according to Sussex Police.
In a statement on X, formerly known as Twitter, London Gatwick Airport announced that the evacuation was a precautionary measure. "Passengers will not be able to enter the South Terminal while this is ongoing. Safety and security of our passengers and staff remains our top priority. We are working hard to resolve the issue as quickly as possible." The North Terminal remained unaffected.
Sussex Police also posted on X about the situation: "Police were called at 8.20am this morning and, as a precaution, an EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) team is being deployed." The police advised the public to avoid the area due to road closures around the South Terminal.
