Gatwick Airport Evacuated Due to Suspected Security Threat
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Gatwick Airport's South Terminal was evacuated due to a suspected prohibited item in luggage, causing significant disruption. An Explosive Ordnance Disposal team was deployed, and a security cordon was established. Passengers faced delays, with some flights redirected or delayed, and railway services to the airport were suspended. The North Terminal remained operational, but passengers were redirected there, leading to crowding issues.
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