Farringdon station has reopened after a chemical smell on a platform led to its evacuation on Tuesday morning. Fourteen Elizabeth line passengers were treated at the scene, with two taken to hospital, according to the London Ambulance Service.
Emergency services, including British Transport Police, London Ambulance Service, and London Fire Brigade, responded to the incident. The LFB confirmed that after sweeping the area, no elevated readings of chemical substances were detected, and the scene was declared safe.
National Rail reported that all lines have reopened and disruption caused by the closure has ended. However, trains may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 20 minutes, or revised. The Elizabeth line and Thameslink routes experienced severe delays following the reopening.
British Transport Police stated that a small number of people may have come into contact with an unknown substance. Armed police attended as part of the standard response to significant incidents, which should not cause undue concern.
The London Ambulance Service was called at 9:40 am to the junction of Farringdon Road and Clerkenwell Road. They treated 14 patients, discharging 12 at the scene and taking two to hospital. The cause of the smell remains under investigation.
