"No trace of any adverse substance has been found after emergency services were called to Heathrow airport, the Metropolitan Police has said. Terminal 4 was evacuated as fire crews investigated "possible hazardous materials" at the airport. A source at the Met Police told the BBC the event was partly down to "mass hysteria". Heathrow's spokesperson apologised for the disruption, and said they were working with airlines to ensure flights depart on time."
"The London Fire Brigade (LFB) said crews were called to the terminal at about 17:00 BST to carry out an assessment of the scene, and Terminal 4 check-in was evacuated as a precaution. A spokesperson for the airport said it was reopening to passengers shortly after 20:00. About 20 people were assessed by the London Ambulance Service. None were deemed to be in a life-threatening or life-changing condition."
Emergency services were called to Heathrow Terminal 4 following reports of a potential hazardous materials incident. Fire crews conducted an on-site assessment from about 17:00 BST and Terminal 4 check-in was evacuated as a precaution. No trace of any adverse substance was found and around 20 people were assessed by the London Ambulance Service, with none in life-threatening or life-changing condition. A Met Police source described the event as partly down to "mass hysteria." Heathrow apologised for the disruption, worked with airlines to minimise delays, and reopened the terminal shortly after 20:00 with minimal flight disruption.
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