RAIL passengers have been evacuated from Euston train station over a security threat.
Travel chaos was sparked after reports of a “suspicious item” were called in this afternoon.
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Transport for London (TFL) announced the station was closed “due to a security alert.”
In pictures taken at the scene thousands of rail passengers can be seen crowding around the doors of the busy London station.
A heavy police presence can also be seen as they investigate the situation.
Those travelling to and from the major transport hub can expect journey delays of up to 35 minutes.
National Rail estimates disruption to and from Euston until 8pm.
A member of the public said on social media: “Security incident at Euston Station.
“They’ve now moved us all to the bus station. Must be serious.”
Another said: “Was just at Euston – full evacuation of the station. Major police presence.”
“London Euston station evacuated. Police moved everyone away. Fire service now here. Anyone know what’s happening?” said a third.
Someone else penned on social media: “Train staff tell me evacuation due to suspicious package police are investigating. If so not unusual on a day when everyone is very much on alert.”
A British Transport Police spokesperson said in an update: “Officers were called at around 2.45pm today to reports of a suspicious item at Euston railway station.
“A cordon was put it place and the station evacuated as a precaution. The item has since been assessed as non-suspicious and the incident stood down.”
National Rail spokesperson said: “Whilst service recovers, trains running to and from London Euston may be cancelled or delayed by up to 35 minutes.”
Euston is a major central London railway and underground in the borough of Camden.
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