Heathrow airport terminal evacuated because of possible hazardous material

Passengers asked not to travel to Terminal 4, which is closed while emergency services respond

A terminal at Heathrow airport has been evacuated because of possible hazardous material, the London fire brigade said.

A Heathrow spokesperson said the check-in area at Terminal 4 was closed and evacuated on Monday evening while emergency services responded. The terminal was evacuated as a precaution, the fire department said.