London: Vehicles collide at Heathrow Airport, man dies 

London: Vehicles collide at Heathrow Airport, man dies 

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The airport was not closed as a result of the accident

Two vehicles collided on the airfield at London's Heathrow Airport on Wednesday. According to reports, a man lost his life in the accident that happened at Europe's biggest hub.

The local police reported few people to have sustained injuries. "One male is believed to have sustained a broken shoulder; his injuries are not life-threatening or life-changing," the Metropolitan Police said in a statement.

"Another male, aged in his 40s, was taken to a west London hospital with serious injuries. He has since died."

Some passengers were asked to deboard due to the incident. Aiport authorities stated their utmost cooperation with the police to facilitate further investigation.

The airport was not closed as a result of the accident.

(With inputs from Reuters)

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