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Essex,12 mins

"Welcome to Luton" prank

Ben Fryer

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Air passengers have been left panicked and confused after a "Welcome to Luton" sign appeared near Gatwick Airport. The 60m (197ft) sign is visible on the approach to Gatwick - which is about 60 miles south of Luton. Abbey Desmond, from Great Dunmow, tells BBC Essex that when she spotted it out of the window on landing, it left her in a "state of panic". The stunt has been claimed by YouTube prankster Max Fosh, who apologised if "anyone has been seriously thrown". BBC Essex speaks to Abbey Desmond and Max Fosh.

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