Holidaymakers are facing chaos at Heathrow Airport after emergency services evacuated Terminal 2 with passengers saying it’s in lockdown. The airport has reportedly been thrown into disarray, with travellers left in state of confusion after being told to evacuate – some said people were sitting down en masse in the terminal with no information.
Images shared on social media have showed crows of people in crowds inside the airport On X, formerly Twitter Adam Pritchard ironically said: “Heathrow. @UKLabour have been in charge for 5 mins and the country has ground to a halt!!!”
KT3_Villan added: “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. Congregation on the lower floor.” Shreds said: “#heathrowlockdown2024 T2 being evacuated…everyone sitting around waiting with no info? #heathrow”
Andy “Migerdy” Mac said: “Heathrow Terminal 2 being evacuated but no clue why?”
Images circulating on social media shows what appears to be crowds of holidaymakers stood along the airport’s entrance as multiple police vans scour the area. Officers were also reportedly seen roaming the premises with sniffer dogs.
Heathrow airport later said: “This morning (5th July) our teams responded to an incident in Terminal 2 which has now been resolved. We ask passengers to check with your airline if flying from Terminal 2. The rest of the airport is operating normally. We apologise for any inconvenience to your journey.”