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Lightning sparks chaos overnight at major UK airport as flights cancelled
A LIGHTNING strike sparked chaos at Luton Airport overnight after air traffic control systems were knocked out.
TL;DR
- Lightning strike affected air traffic control systems at Luton Airport.
- Operations were suspended for about 95 minutes, impacting around 30 services.
- Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding occurred in the area.
- Flights have resumed, but delays and cancellations may continue.