Emergency services have reportedly responded to a serious incident involving a passenger and luggage at Heathrow Airport. An eyewitness account circulating on social media claims the incident happened on an escalator at the airport earlier today. It alleged that two large suitcases were being taken on the escalator when an incident occurred, leaving a passenger with a serious head injury. The account further claims the passenger may have died. However, the reported death, nature of the injuries and precise circumstances have not been officially confirmed. It is also not currently established whether luggage caused or contributed to the incident. UKNIP has approached the relevant authorities for confirmation of the circumstances. This is a developing story and will be updated when further information becomes available.
Originally published by UKNIP.
