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Gatwick terminal evacuated due to security risk Gatwick terminal evacuated over suspect luggage
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A section of Gatwick Airport has been evacuated due to a security incidentA section of Gatwick Airport has been evacuated due to a security incident
A large section of a terminal at Gatwick Airport has been evacuated due to a security incident. A large section of one of Gatwick Airport's two terminals has been evacuated after a suspected prohibited item was found in a piece of luggage.
Passengers have been unable to enter the South Terminal since 10:55 GMT.Passengers have been unable to enter the South Terminal since 10:55 GMT.
“Safety and security of our passengers and staff remains our top priority,” an airport spokesperson said. “Safety and security of our passengers and staff remains our top priority,” an airport spokesperson said.
Railway services are also not stopping at Gatwick Airport station until further notice. Sussex Police said an EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) team had been deployed as a precaution.
“To ensure the safety of the public, staff and other airport users, a security cordon has been put in place whilst the matter is dealt with,” a police spokesperson said.
“This is causing significant disruption and some roads around the South Terminal have been closed. We'd advise the public to avoid the area where possible.”
Live: Gatwick Airport evacuates terminal following security incident
The airport, in West Sussex, said the evacuation was a precaution while it continued to investigate.The airport, in West Sussex, said the evacuation was a precaution while it continued to investigate.
“Passengers will not be able to enter the South Terminal while this is ongoing,” the spokesperson said. “Passengers will not be able to enter the South Terminal while this is ongoing,” the airport spokesperson said.
“We are working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.”“We are working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.”
Live: Gatwick Airport evacuates terminal following security incident Railway services are also not stopping at Gatwick Airport station until approximately 14:00 GMT, National Rail Enquiries said.
National Rail said no services would be calling at Gatwick Airport while police dealt with the incident.
A Southern spokesperson advised passengers not to travel to Gatwick.A Southern spokesperson advised passengers not to travel to Gatwick.
“At present, the station and airport are being evacuated whilst the police are dealing with an incident,” they said.“At present, the station and airport are being evacuated whilst the police are dealing with an incident,” they said.
“We would recommend delaying your journey until later this morning.” Thameslink, Southern and Gatwick Express services are being affected.
Thameslink, Southern and Gatwick Express services are affected.
'Waiting with no guarantees''Waiting with no guarantees'
Laurence Kemball-Cook, who was due to fly Portugal, said he and his family faced delays of up to 90 minutes getting through security.Laurence Kemball-Cook, who was due to fly Portugal, said he and his family faced delays of up to 90 minutes getting through security.
“We were sitting there waiting for a slightly delayed flight and one of the staff rushes over and says ‘you’ve got to evacuate right now’. So I sprinted down the corridor, picked up my partner and the baby, who were changing, and then they were rushing everyone out the main terminal,” he said.“We were sitting there waiting for a slightly delayed flight and one of the staff rushes over and says ‘you’ve got to evacuate right now’. So I sprinted down the corridor, picked up my partner and the baby, who were changing, and then they were rushing everyone out the main terminal,” he said.
“We are now waiting with no guarantees of when it’s going to leave.“We are now waiting with no guarantees of when it’s going to leave.
"I can see the plan but it looks like the whole airport is shut and no-one, none of the police, will say anything to us.” "I can see the plane but it looks like the whole airport is shut and no-one, none of the police, will say anything to us.”
London Victoria railway station is advising those travelling to avoid heading to Gatwick Airport
Local bus services have also been affected and are unable to run to Gatwick, according to Southern.Local bus services have also been affected and are unable to run to Gatwick, according to Southern.
“We've also been advised of local road closures too, so if you are driving to the airport, please be aware of this when planning your journey,” a spokesperson said.“We've also been advised of local road closures too, so if you are driving to the airport, please be aware of this when planning your journey,” a spokesperson said.
London Victoria railway station is advising also those travelling to avoid heading to Gatwick Airport.
Station announcements and screens are advising the public to not travel towards the area and to wait at Victoria Station.
The north terminal is unaffected by the evacuation.
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