Stansted Airport Security Scanner Failure Leaves Hundreds Stranded

May 10, 2017

Hundreds of travellers were left stranded for hours at Stansted Airport because of a fault with security scanners.

Passengers posted photographs of large crowds inside the terminal building on social media, with one describing the scene as "a huge pile-up".

There were reports of two-hour delays in the departure lounge - with some missing flights altogether.

The airport apologised and said a "technical issue" had hit the scanners.

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