05 Nov 2018 | 10:19 PM UTC
UK: Authorities reopen Parliament Square (London) November 5 /update 1
Authorities reopen Parliament Square and Whitehall in Westminster (London) after reports of suspicious package prompt evacuations November 5; lingering transportation disruptions possible
Event
Authorities reopened Parliament Square and Whitehall in Westminster (London) at approximately 18:40 (local time) after reports of a suspicious package prompted road closures and evacuations earlier on Monday, November 5. Police deployed to the intersection of King Charles Street and Parliament Street have declared that the area is safe. Lingering transportation disruptions are to be expected in the vicinity of the incident over the coming hours.
Advice
Individuals in London are advised to monitor developments to the situation, prepare for lingering transportation disruptions, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.
