Heathrow Terminal 4 Reopens After Incident Involving Hazardous Materials
LONDON - Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 4 reopened Monday evening after a temporary closure triggered by an incident involving hazardous materials. Specialist crews from the fire brigade were deployed to assess the situation,leading to disruptions for passengers traveling on both european and long-haul routes.The partial shutdown underscores Heathrow’s vulnerability to operational incidents, recalling a near-total airport closure in March when a fire at a nearby electrical substation caused widespread disruption. While the nature of the Monday incident remains undisclosed, it prompted a rapid response and assessment of approximately 20 individuals on scene by paramedics.
Unverified video circulating online depicted passengers waiting outside the terminal. Despite the closure, departures continued to operate from other parts of the airport, according to Heathrow’s website.Authorities have not yet released details regarding the specific hazardous materials involved or the cause of the incident.
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