Drone forces closure of Gatwick runway and diversion of many flights

Drone forces closure of Gatwick runway and diversion of many flights

Unauthorised flying object in West Sussex sky leads to flights being diverted to Bournemouth, Southend and Stansted

A drone spotted in the sky near Gatwick airport on Sunday evening prompted the closure of a runway and led to several flights being diverted to landing strips up to 80 miles away.

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Source: Guardian Transport

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