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Heathrow reopens after 'hazardous materials' scare

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Emergency services declared no hazardous substances were found at Heathrow Airport after a scare prompted the evacuation of Terminal 4 on Monday. Firefighters from the London Fire Brigade arrived at around 17:00 BST to investigate reports of possible hazardous materials, leading to the evacuation of check-in areas as a safety measure. A total of 21 individuals were evaluated for injuries, with one transported to the hospital and the remaining 20 treated on-site. The Metropolitan Police stated that the cause of the incident remains under investigation, while confirming that none of the reported injuries were life-threatening. Heathrow's spokesperson apologized for the disruption and confirmed that operations resumed shortly after 20:00 BST.

Flight data showed that the evacuation caused minimal disruption to departing and arriving flights. The airport is collaborating with airlines to ensure timely departures following the incident. Authorities continue to monitor the situation as inquiries progress.

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