LONDON: Heathrow’s Terminal 4 “was safe to reopen,” the airport operator said Monday evening a few hours after its check-in area was temporarily closed and evacuated over a “possible hazardous materials incident.”
“Emergency services have confirmed Terminal 4 is safe to reopen and we are doing everything we can to ensure all flights to depart as planned today,” the operator of UK’s main international airport said on social media.
The London Fire Brigade said it was standing down operations around three hours after it was called to respond to a “possible hazardous materials incident” at the terminal part of one of the world’s busiest air hubs.
“Around 20 people have been assessed on scene by paramedics from the London Ambulance Service,” the fire brigade said, adding the cause of the incident “remains under investigation.”
“We are very sorry for the disruption caused, the safety and security of our passengers and colleagues is our number one priority,” the airport added.
It said other terminals had been operating as normal through the incident.
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Heathrow terminal to reopen after ‘possible hazardous materials incident’
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- “Around 20 people have been assessed on scene by paramedics from the London Ambulance Service,” the fire brigade said
Robot dogs to help Mexican police at 2026 World Cup
MONTERREY: A pack of robot dogs will help Mexican police tackle crime during the 2026 World Cup this summer, authorities said Monday.
The four-legged robots are designed to enter dangerous areas and broadcast live video back to security forces, who can watch before taking action during the football tournament.
The global spectacle, which will take place from June 11 to July 19, is being hosted by Mexico alongside the United States and Canada.
The animaloid robots were acquired for 2.5 million pesos ($145,000) by the city council of Guadalupe, part of the Monterrey metro area, which will host one of the World Cup venues.
A video released by the local government shows one of the robots walking on four legs through an abandoned building and climbing stairs, though with some difficulty.
The robo-hound can be seen transmitting live images to a group of police officers walking stealthily behind it.
In the demonstration the canine robot encounters an armed man and orders him to drop his gun using a loudspeaker.
The purpose of the robot dogs is “to support police officers with initial intervention... to protect the physical safety of officers,” said Guadalupe mayor Hector Garcia.
They will be deployed “in case of any altercation,” he added.
BBVA Stadium, which will be known as Estadio Monterrey during the tournament, will host four matches.
The four-legged robots are designed to enter dangerous areas and broadcast live video back to security forces, who can watch before taking action during the football tournament.
The global spectacle, which will take place from June 11 to July 19, is being hosted by Mexico alongside the United States and Canada.
The animaloid robots were acquired for 2.5 million pesos ($145,000) by the city council of Guadalupe, part of the Monterrey metro area, which will host one of the World Cup venues.
A video released by the local government shows one of the robots walking on four legs through an abandoned building and climbing stairs, though with some difficulty.
The robo-hound can be seen transmitting live images to a group of police officers walking stealthily behind it.
In the demonstration the canine robot encounters an armed man and orders him to drop his gun using a loudspeaker.
The purpose of the robot dogs is “to support police officers with initial intervention... to protect the physical safety of officers,” said Guadalupe mayor Hector Garcia.
They will be deployed “in case of any altercation,” he added.
BBVA Stadium, which will be known as Estadio Monterrey during the tournament, will host four matches.
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