Fri Nov 22 12:53:13 UTC 2024: ## Gatwick Airport Evacuated After Suspicious Item Found; Controlled Explosion Near US Embassy
**London, UK** – Gatwick Airport, the UK’s second busiest airport, experienced a major disruption Friday after a “suspected prohibited item” was discovered in passenger luggage at the south terminal. A large section of the terminal was evacuated, and a security cordon remains in place as an explosives ordnance disposal (EOD) team investigates. Police confirmed significant traffic delays and urged travelers to avoid the area. Passengers reported scenes of panic and uncertainty as they were moved from their gates with no immediate information on flight departures.
Separately, London’s Metropolitan Police conducted a controlled explosion near the US Embassy in Nine Elms after discovering a “suspicious package.” While investigations are ongoing, authorities have assured the public that the “loud bang” was a planned procedure. A road near the embassy remains closed as a precaution. The US Embassy confirmed that local authorities are investigating the suspicious package. Both incidents are ongoing, and further updates are expected.
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