People have been evacuated from the South Terminal at London Gatwick Airport
London Gatwick’s South Terminal has been evacuated causing travel chaos for passengers departing from the airport.
People were told to leave due to a ‘fire alarm’ this morning and this is expected to cause flight delays today.
Passengers on social media have reported chaotic scenes at the terminal and say staff are ‘clueless’.
Ryan Amstad wrote on X: ‘A fire alarm at Gatwick Airport and staff are as clueless as guests as to the procedures on how to safely exit. No fire marshalls, signage pointing the wrong way. Eventually found a way out. Awful.’
Meanwhile Annie Smith posted: ‘Fire alarm at Gatwick airport. Sounds like everyone past security has been evacuated onto the tarmac, & before security crazy lines.’
The airport posted on X: ‘Our dedicated Airport Fire Service swiftly attended and confirmed there was no fire.
‘Passengers are being allowed back into the Departure Lounge.’
Despite people being allowed back into the terminal, authorities have warned people to check the status of their flight before travelling to the airport.
Travel agency Clarity posted: ‘Clarity advises travellers flying to from or through London Gatwick Airport to confirm their flight status in advance of departure and allow additional time for processing through the airport.’
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