KING’S Cross station was evacuated and passengers plunged into travel chaos this evening.
The major London travel hub was shut down with “thousands” of commuters left in the lurch.
There were fears the evacuation at King’s Cross could wreak havoc for fans travelling to watch tonight’s Spurs game against Bodo Glimt.
The station provides key train services, particularly for fans traveling to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
One witness said earlier: “Thousands of commuters now forced to wait outside.”
In an update Network Rail East Coast wrote on X: “King’s Cross was evacuated as a precaution earlier this evening for a brief period due to reports of smoke linked to a retail unit.
“The station is now re-open for passengers.”
Despite re-opening, National Rail has warned ticket-holders disruption is expected until 9.00pm on some lines.
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