Heathrow Airport "pandemonium" after terminal was evacuated - followed by "crush"

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July 5, 2024 at 4:41 a.m.

Holiday-goers have been left in chaos as Heathrow Airport suddenly closed one of their terminals. The popular airport was left in a frenzy when terminal two was evacuated with no explanation as to why. Many commuters were left furious and in fear of missing their flights-- including several England fans trying to make tomorrow's quarter final clash with Switzerland. Mark Pusey, 44, was at the airport for his journey to Leipzig, Germany, but now fears he will miss his connecting flight from Frankfurt.

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