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Heathrow Terminal 4 Evacuated Over Possible Hazardous-Materials Incident

Specialist crews are assessing a potential hazardous materials situation at Terminal 4, with other terminals operating normally.

Overview

  • London Fire Brigade says specialized units were deployed to evaluate a reported hazardous materials issue at the terminal.
  • Heathrow closed check-in and evacuated Terminal 4, asking passengers not to travel there and assisting those already on site.
  • National Rail reports that no trains are currently calling at Terminal 4 as the emergency response continues.
  • Ambulances and other emergency services are present outside the terminal during the ongoing assessment.
  • Officials have not disclosed the nature of the incident, and the situation remains developing as operations continue at other terminals.