King's Cross St Pancras evacuation: Police and fire services surround London station
LONDON'S KING'S CROSS ST PANCRAS Underground station has been evacuated as police and fire services rushed to the scene.
It was reported on Twitter that a fire alert had caused services from the station to be delayed or suspended.
Transport for London confirmed on their website that the Underground station had been closed and that passengers could use their tickets on bus routes.
⚠️ A fire alert at Kings Cross St Pancras Underground is causing services to be delayed or suspended.
— train.io delay bot (@trainio_delays) August 8, 2022
Please check the TfL app and website before travelling. pic.twitter.com/WYYAopXrvd
London Fire Brigade shared details about the incident on their website.
They wrote: "Firefighters were called to reports of smoke issuing at King's Cross Underground Station.
"A small part of a lift motor room was damaged by fire. A woman was treated on scene by London Ambulance Service crews.
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something going on at kings cross st pancras
— CERTI������ (@NotCerti) August 8, 2022
fire brigade and police here pic.twitter.com/8e3F6kfWSj
"The Brigade was called at 2215 (BST) and the fire was under control by 2254.
"Three fire engines and around 15 firefighters from Euston and Soho fire stations attended the scene."
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what is going on at kings cross st pancras
— CERTI������ (@NotCerti) August 8, 2022
fire or something ? pic.twitter.com/pONlOkel8Z