UK’s Gatwick Airport evacuated after suspicious item raises alert

London, Nov. 14 : Gatwick Airport’s North Terminal in United Kingdom has been evacuated for the protection of people after a suspicious item was found in the premises.

The official authorities of the airport took to twitter to share the information, saying “Due to an incident – the North Terminal has been evacuated as a precautionary measure. Extra staff on-site looking after passenger welfare.”

The public at the airport was asked to evacuate the airport at around 10 a.m. local time.

Further details are awaited. (ANI)