Farringdon Station was closed and evacuated on Tuesday morning following reports of a suspected gas leak, prompting a large emergency response including armed police. The London Ambulance Service treated 14 people at the scene, with two taken to hospital as a precaution.
British Transport Police said they were called at around 9:41 am after passengers reported feeling ill. Armed officers attended as part of the response, which a spokesperson described as “typical during a significant incident” and “should not cause undue concern to the public”. The London Fire Brigade conducted a sweep of the area and found no elevated readings of any chemicals, declaring the station safe at 11:35 am.
Witness Kasia Lesforis, 20, who works opposite the station, told the Mirror she saw armed police walking around and people being treated. The station reopened shortly before midday, with services resuming as normal after minor delays.
