Heathrow Airport News: Passengers travelling to Heathrow Airport in the UK, on Monday, March 10, have been warned of potential delays after a car burst into flames in a tunnel close to the airport terminal.
Although the previously closed routes have now been opened, Heathrow Airport announced on X that there continues to be some congestion.
The vehicle was seen on fire inside one of the airport’s tunnels which connects Terminals 1, 2 and 3. The M4 southbound between junctions 4 and 4a was closed due to the blaze, causing significant delays for those on the ground and for flyers hoping to catch their flight, reported The Mirror.
‘Congestion around airport’
Heathrow Airport recently posted that access to Terminals 2 and 3, which was earlier restricted, has now been resolved.
Earlier, the airport had posted an advisory on X, formerly Twitter, urging travellers to allow extra time for their journey or opt for public transport where possible.
“Due to an earlier vehicle fire, road access to Terminals 2 and 3 is partially restricted. Passengers are advised to leave more time travelling to the airport and use public transport where possible. We apologise for the disruption caused,” read Heathrow Airport’s advisory.
Heathrow Airport fire
The incident happened during the early hours of Monday, reported Metro, adding that the fire forced the closing down of M4 southbound, between the J4 and J4A. The traffic was later diverted through other local routes to access the Heathrow airport.
Two fire engines were also dispatched to the scene to put out the flames, but the car was completely destroyed.
The London fire brigade was called at around 3.00 am, and the fire was controlled within 45 minutes, according to a spokesperson of the fire department, reported the Metro.
“We were called just before 3 am to an electric vehicle fire inside the east ramp. We sent two fire engines to the scene, but once the fire was extinguished, the car was completely destroyed. The fire was under control by 3.45 am. London Ambulance was called to the scene, but there are no reports of any injuries. We left the scene at 4.30 am,” Metro quoted the London fire brigade spokesperson as saying.
About The Author
