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Security alert at London Heathrow London Heathrow opens after alert
(about 9 hours later)
Heathrow Airport's Terminal 4 has reopened after a suspect bag sparked a security alert.Heathrow Airport's Terminal 4 has reopened after a suspect bag sparked a security alert.
The Metropolitan Police said it was dealing with the item which was found at the terminal just before midday. The Metropolitan Police said an item was identified at the terminal at about midday on Tuesday but "nothing significant" was found after a search.
But thousands of departing passengers are facing long delays as airport officials begin re-screening them. Thousands of departing passengers faced long delays as airport officials began re-screening them.
All international flights from the terminal were cancelled until the evening while all European flights have been cancelled until further notice. International flights were cancelled until the evening and European flights were cancelled for some time.
The alert comes after failed terrorist attacks in London and Glasgow. The alert came after failed terrorist attacks in London and Glasgow.
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Following the alert the departure lounge at the terminal was partially evacuated and passengers were moved out onto the street and into the car park. Following the alert the departure lounge at the terminal was partially evacuated and passengers were moved out on to the street and into the car park.
A Metropolitan Police spokeswoman said all air traffic from Terminal 4 was stopped while checks were carried out.A Metropolitan Police spokeswoman said all air traffic from Terminal 4 was stopped while checks were carried out.
BAA said the suspect bag was identified shortly before 1200 BST.BAA said the suspect bag was identified shortly before 1200 BST.
AFFECTED AIRLINES BAA is advising concerned passengers to contact their individual airlinesBritish Airways: 08705511155KLM: 08705074074Qantas: 08457747767Kenya Airways: 02087597309Iberia Airlines: 08706090500TAM Brazilian Airways: 02088973700AFFECTED AIRLINES BAA is advising concerned passengers to contact their individual airlinesBritish Airways: 08705511155KLM: 08705074074Qantas: 08457747767Kenya Airways: 02087597309Iberia Airlines: 08706090500TAM Brazilian Airways: 02088973700
A spokesperson said: "We have had to cancel 108 flights in total.A spokesperson said: "We have had to cancel 108 flights in total.
"Our flights to and from Terminal 1 at Heathrow are operating, but with some delays.""Our flights to and from Terminal 1 at Heathrow are operating, but with some delays."
Terminal 4 is used by KLM, British Airways, Qantas, Kenya Airways, Iberia Airlines and Brazilian airline TAM.Terminal 4 is used by KLM, British Airways, Qantas, Kenya Airways, Iberia Airlines and Brazilian airline TAM.
Affected passengers have been advised to contact their airlines to get the updated information on their flights.
BAA said arrivals at the terminal were still operating as normal.
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Earlier on Tuesday a controlled explosion was carried out on a suspect device near Hammersmith Tube station.Earlier on Tuesday a controlled explosion was carried out on a suspect device near Hammersmith Tube station.
During the morning rush-hour the station in west London and surrounding roads were closed when a suspect device was found at about 0825 BST.During the morning rush-hour the station in west London and surrounding roads were closed when a suspect device was found at about 0825 BST.
There was an unconfirmed report the suspect objects had turned out to be three abandoned fire extinguishers.There was an unconfirmed report the suspect objects had turned out to be three abandoned fire extinguishers.
Up to 8,000 commuters were forced to find alternative routes into work as Hammersmith and Barons Court stations were closed for an hour.Up to 8,000 commuters were forced to find alternative routes into work as Hammersmith and Barons Court stations were closed for an hour.
There were also severe delays for motorists as Hammersmith Broadway was closed between King Street and Shepherd's Bush Road as well as Hammersmith Bridge.There were also severe delays for motorists as Hammersmith Broadway was closed between King Street and Shepherd's Bush Road as well as Hammersmith Bridge.
Tower Hill and East Ham Tube stations were shut during the morning rush-hour in a separate alert.Tower Hill and East Ham Tube stations were shut during the morning rush-hour in a separate alert.
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