Gatwick Airport Evacuated After Security Scare Disrupts South Terminal

Sussex Police deployed a bomb squad following the discovery of a suspicious item, causing widespread travel delays and passenger disruptions.

A suspected prohibited item was found in luggage at Gatwick Airport's South Terminal on Friday morning, prompting an evacuation and security cordon.
Sussex Police has called in an explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team to investigate, with roads around the terminal closed and access restricted.
Passengers were forced to wait outside in cold conditions, with emergency blankets and water distributed, while some sought shelter in nearby hotels.
Flight disruptions include delayed departures and cancellations, with airlines like British Airways and Vueling rerouting or grounding flights.
The airport's North Terminal remains operational, but the Gatwick rail station is closed, with alternative transport routes causing additional challenges for travelers.