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Terminal 4 of Heathrow Airport was evacuated due to an incident involving hazardous materials, and was later reopened.

Ana Maria Eftene

8 September 2025, 20:53

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Approximately 20 people were evaluated by paramedics, and the cause of the incident is under investigation. Airport authorities have confirmed that the other terminals are operating normally, and Terminal 4 was subsequently reopened. The incident comes shortly after the airport was closed for 18 hours due to a major fire at an electrical substation.

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