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UPD – O2 Arena evacuation a drill

People were concerned as they did not know it was a drill

Newsroom February 21 01:01

An emergency evacuation that took place at the O2 Arena in London was a drill.

According to an eyewitness, an announcement was read out saying: “Due to an emergency it is necessary to evacuate the building.”

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The drill sparked concerns to the people at the venue.

The O2 arena is located in south-east London.

source sputniknews.com

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