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Heathrow reopens after 'hazardous materials' scare

Heathrow reopens after 'hazardous materials' scare

Summary

Heathrow Airport's Terminal 4 was evacuated due to a possible hazardous material scare. Emergency services investigated the area but found no dangerous substances, and the airport reopened a few hours later.

Key Facts

  • Heathrow Terminal 4 was evacuated while emergency services checked for hazardous materials.
  • No dangerous substances were found after a thorough investigation.
  • The evacuation involved fire crews arriving around 5 PM local time.
  • The London Fire Brigade and Metropolitan Police worked together at the scene.
  • Twenty-one people were looked at by medical staff, with one person going to the hospital.
  • The terminal reopened by 8:20 PM, and flights mostly stayed on schedule.
  • Heathrow apologized for any disruption caused by the incident.
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