Fri Nov 22 11:40:24 UTC 2024: ## Controlled Explosion Near US Embassy in London, Gatwick Airport Evacuated
**London, November 22, 2024** – A controlled explosion was carried out by London’s Metropolitan Police near the US Embassy in Nine Elms on Friday following the discovery of a suspicious package. Cordons remain in place while investigations continue. The police confirmed the loud bang heard in the area was the result of the controlled explosion. The US Embassy also acknowledged the incident and stated local authorities were investigating the suspicious package. As a precaution, a nearby road was closed.
Adding to the heightened security alert, a large portion of Gatwick Airport’s South Terminal was evacuated due to a separate security incident. Passengers were prevented from entering the terminal, with airport officials prioritizing passenger and staff safety. Further details about the Gatwick incident were not released. Investigations into both incidents are ongoing.
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