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London Victoria station closes and passengers evacuated after fire alert

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Passengers were banned from entering the station this morning and are being urged to see alternative transport (Picture: Steven Lawrence/Metro)

Commuters have been urged to leave London Victoria station this morning over a fire alert.

Passengers arriving into the central London station at 6.30am were told that there was an ’emergency’, and were asked leave both the train and Underground platforms.

A statement from TfL access said: ‘This station is closed while we respond to a fire alert.’

It is unclear if there is a fire at the station or the evacuation is a precaution.

Metro is contacting London Fire Brigade and TfL for further details.

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