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Alert at Heathrow: man arrested after crossing a runway

London, United Kingdom - One of the two runways has been closed

A major security investigation was under way at Heathrow Airport today after a man believed to be carrying two rucksacks scaled the perimeter fence and ran into the path of a plane. Some flights have been delayed or cancelled. Controlled explosions have been carried out on both bags and no explosives were discovered. Police have not yet ruled out the possibility that the attack was terroris...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1087028
Rome, Italy, 03/13/2008 17:48
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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