Hundreds of passengers were evacuated from one of the UK's busiest railway stations on Thursday morning following a suspected gas leak.
Emergency Response at Farringdon
British Transport Police were called to Farringdon station in Central London at 9:42 am after a 'small number of passengers' reported feeling unwell. Officers attended alongside the London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade, and the station was evacuated while investigations were carried out.
A spokesperson for British Transport Police said: 'Officers are currently at Farringdon station following a report of a suspected gas leak. The station has been evacuated as a precaution, and we are working with emergency services to ensure the safety of the public.'
Passengers Affected
Several passengers reported symptoms including dizziness and nausea, prompting the evacuation. Emergency services set up a triage area outside the station to assess those affected. It is not yet known how many people required medical attention.
Transport for London advised commuters to avoid the area and seek alternative routes. Services on the Metropolitan, Hammersmith & City, and Circle lines were suspended through Farringdon, causing disruption across the network.
The cause of the suspected gas leak is under investigation, and no further details have been released at this time.
