Gatwick Airport South Terminal evacuated after ‘security incident’ | LBC

Travel expert Simon Calder reports on the chaos unfolding at Gatwick Airport.

Air travellers are facing troubles after the South Terminal was evacuated due to a 'security incident'.

Speaking to James O'Brien, Calder reveals that a 'suspicious item was found in the security check at the South Terminal'.

A spokesman for the airport said in a statement: "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 to resolve the issue as quickly as possible."

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