Heathrow T4 evacuated

Heathrow’s Terminal 4 has been evacuated due to a suspect bag today, according to Reuters:

“In response to a suspect bag in Terminal 4, secondary searches are now being carried out on departing passengers,” BAA, which manages the airport, said in a statement.

“Contingency plans have now been activated,” it said. “We are working with the police to bring a swift resolution to the incident.”

A Reuters witness at the airport said the whole of the departure area of Terminal 4 had been evacuated and passengers were being told to go to the arrivals section.