London Victoria station closes and passengers evacuated after fire alert
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.
This is a breaking news story and is being updated.
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