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| London City Airport evacuated: Hundreds of passengers ordered after 'chemical incident' | |
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| London City Airport has been evacuated after reports of a "chemical incident", with no flights able to take off or land as investigations continue. | |
| About 500 passengers and staff were ordered to leave the terminal after an alarm was activated at 4.30pm on Friday afternoon. | |
| London Fire Brigade said a number of passengers felt unwell just after 4pm on Friday. | |
| A brigade spokesman said: "Three fire engines and a range of specialist appliances have been called to reports of a chemical incident at London City Airport this afternoon. | |
| "Around 500 members of the public and staff have been evacuated and there are reports of a number of passengers feeling unwell." | |
| The Press Association contributed to this report. More to follow |