Update: police are treating the incident as a terrorist attack.
There are reports of an “explosion” at Parsons Green tube station in south-west London.
Metropolitan Police have issued a statement saying that they are “aware” of the incident.
Police and emergency services are currently at the scene.
We are aware of an incident at #ParsonsGreen tube station. Officers are in attendance. More info ASAP
— Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) September 15, 2017
The London Ambulance Service has confirmed that people have been injured.
They are currently assessing “the level and nature” of the injuries.
We have a number of resources on scene at #ParsonsGreen including @LAS_HART. More information will follow https://t.co/TciNtAa8dO pic.twitter.com/ZUWpHz7CTn
— London Ambulance Service (@Ldn_Ambulance) September 15, 2017
Social media reports indicate that an “explosion” occurred on the train.
Passengers were then seen fleeing the station.
Explosion on Parsons Green district line train. Fireball flew down carriage and we just jumped out open door. pic.twitter.com/pGbfotbfsJ
— Rigs (@el_rigs) September 15, 2017
Was on #parsonsgreen train when mass of people came rushing at us after 'explosion' on rear carriage. Surreal moment. Adrenaline pumping.
— Mitch (@garthserg) September 15, 2017
https://twitter.com/EmmaStevie1/status/908595323777486848
Police have confirmed that they are treating the incident as a terrorist attack.
The Met’s Counter Terrorism Command are investigating after the incident at #ParsonsGreen tube station is declared a terrorist incident
— Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) September 15, 2017
British Transport Police have said that Parsons Green station has been closed.
Commuters have been urged to use alternative routes.
More to follow.
