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| Security alert at London Heathrow | Security alert at London Heathrow |
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| Heathrow Airport's Terminal 4 has been evacuated after a suspect package sparked a security alert. | |
| The Metropolitan Police said it was dealing with the item at the terminal which had been evacuated and all roads leading to it closed. | |
| BAA said departing passengers were being re-screened and delays to flights were expected. | |
| Earlier on Tuesday a controlled explosion was carried out on a suspect device near Hammersmith Tube station. | |
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| The alerts come amid heightened security following failed terrorist attacks in London and Glasgow. | |
| A Metropolitan Police spokeswoman said all air traffic from terminal four had been stopped while checks were carried out. | |
| During the morning rush-hour Hammersmith Tube station in west London and surrounding roads were closed when a suspect device was found at about 0825 BST. | |
| There was an unconfirmed report the suspect objects had turned out to be three abandoned fire extinguishers. | |
| Up to 8,000 commuters were forced to find alternative routes into work as Hammersmith and Barons Court stations were closed for an hour. | |
| There were also severe delays for motorists as Hammersmith Broadway was closed between King Street and Shepherd's Bush Road as well as Hammersmith Bridge. | |
| Tower Hill and East Ham Tube stations were shut during the morning rush-hour in a separate alert. |