Roads leading to Heathrow Airport are blocked after an explosion at an electrical substation

Roads leading to Heathrow Airport in London are blocked after an explosion at an electrical substation. Izvestia on Friday, March 21, showed footage from the scene.

The scene is currently cordoned off by the police. Passengers are not allowed to enter the terminals. Airport staff recommend that people contact the airlines for information about temporary accommodation and compensation.

It is specified that Heathrow's passenger traffic is 230 thousand people per day, and planes take off and land every 45 seconds.

London Heathrow Airport is closed due to a substation fire. What is known

An explosion at a substation occurred earlier in the day, as a result of which the electricity was cut off at Heathrow Airport. In this regard, the air harbor was closed until midnight on March 21. Firefighters continue to fight the fire.

In addition, it became known that the air harbor was seriously damaged after an explosion and a fire at an electrical substation. Airport staff and passengers faced darkened areas, limited service, and delays at check-in and baggage handling facilities.