Pipe Leak Floods Heathrow Airport Terminal Area
A pipe leak caused flooding at Heathrow Airport in London, UK. The flooding restricted road access to the airport's central terminal area.
The road route to Terminals 2 and 3 runs through a single tunnel. That tunnel was closed during the flooding.
People traveling to or from Terminals 2 and 3 could not enter by road. Access to the terminal car parks was also affected.
Heathrow advised passengers from Terminals 2 and 3 to use rail and Tube services instead. This advice came because road access was blocked.
Klear Note — Terminals 2 and 3 share one road tunnel, so closures affect both.
Key Terms 2
- Tube Nickname for London's underground train system.
- Terminals 2 and 3 Two of the passenger buildings at Heathrow Airport.