Gatwick airport reopens terminal after bomb scare evacuation

A security alert was triggered at Gatwick airport due to the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in the luggage area. The South Terminal was evacuated, with passengers advised to contact their airlines for flight updates. A security cordon was put in place around the terminal, and a bomb disposal team was sent to deal with the situation. The terminal was closed for over four hours, with staff allowed back in first, followed by passengers. The security alert was later resolved, and the terminal was reopened to staff and passengers.