Heathrow Airport evacuated amid reports of 'suspicious package'

A major airport terminal has been evacuated this morning amid claims that a 'suspicious package' was found. Travellers using Heathrow Airport's Terminal 2 were told to leave the area.

Emergency services have been seen arriving at the scene in images shared on social media. Other photos show crowds of people stood near to the entrance of the airport.

Sniffer dogs are also in the vicinity, it has been claimed. Multiple confused travellers took to X saying holidaymakers had been left in the dark as to why they were being evacuated, with no announcements made by the airport, The Mirror reports.

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One person asked: "T2 being evacuated…everyone sitting around waiting with no info?" another said: "Anyone know what’s happening at Terminal 2 at #Heathrow? Some sort of evacuation happening but no instructions from staff?"

"Everyone being asked to leave establishments," a third said. They added: "Congregation on the lower floor #T2Heathrow."

X User Andy said: "Heathrow Terminal 2 being evacuated but no clue why?" One person said: "My sister (evacuated) was told that the found a suspicious package and called in bomb squad."

The official cause of the evacuation has not yet been shared. It remains unknown whether any flights have been delayed or cancelled following the incident.