Gatwick Airport has evacuated hundreds of passengers following a “security incident” armed police are at the scene and there will be severe flight delays.
At around 10.27am hundreds of people were seen evacuating the airport and police and emergency services are on the scene.
A large part of “the South Terminal has been evacuated as a precaution” Gatwick Airport reported and there is literally “thousands all over the streets.”
A spokesperson for the Gatwick Express said on X, “Gatwick Airport will not be served until further notice. This is due to the Police and emergency services dealing with an incident at the airport.”
Arrived at London Gatwick for routine connection. Got through customs to find out they’re evacuating the entire airport. Even people through security are being taken outside. Trains shut down and 1000’s of all over the streets and carparks waiting. pic.twitter.com/igXDpt9aQL
— Nick Meacham (@SportsProNick) November 22, 2024
The statement adds, A large part of the South Terminal has been evacuated as a precaution while we continue to investigate a security incident.
“Passengers will not be able to enter the South Terminal while this is ongoing. Safety and security of our passengers and staff remains our top priority.
“We are working hard to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.”
There is no mention of a link between the U.S. Embassy Controlled Explosion earlier and the security alert at Gatwick Airport’s South Terminal #Breaking pic.twitter.com/qIhlnxMyq2
— Shit McShitFace (@ShitMcShitface) November 22, 2024
SportsPro CEO Nick Meacham posted on X, “Arrived at London Gatwick for routine connection. Got through customs to find out they’re evacuating the entire airport.
“Even people through security are being taken outside. Trains shut down and 1000’s of all over the streets and carparks waiting.”
