BREAKING NEWS

London Heathrow halts takeoffs due to aircraft blocking runway

London's Heathrow airport halted some flights due to an aircraft blocking one its runways, the Airlive news website reported.

"Takeoffs halted at London Heathrow," Airlive said. "An aircraft is blocking runway 27R at London Heathrow."

A spokeswoman at Heathrow declined immediate comment.