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London Bridge station evacuated as police investigate suspicious item

By REUTERS

APRIL 21, 2021 15:27

Updated: APRIL 21, 2021 15:28

London Bridge station in central London was evacuated on Wednesday after police were called to investigate reports of a suspicious item on board a train, British Transport Police said.

"Officers were called to London Bridge station at 12:33 p.m. following reports of a suspicious item on board a train," a British Transport Police spokeswoman said.

"The station has been closed as a precaution while specialist officers assess the item."

Train operators Southern and Southeastern said on Twitter that trains were not stopping at the station, one so London's busiest commuter hubs.

⚠️ Reports of emergency services dealing with an incident at #LondonBridge. Trains are currently not stopping at #LondonBridge - further details to be published shortly.
— Southeastern (@Se_Railway) April 21, 2021

Network Rail, which manages the station, said on its Twitter account to expect disruption until 1400 GMT.

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