Charing Cross station was evacuated this afternoon after police warned of a “suspicious package deal”.
Officers responded to the incident at a industrial property in Villiers Street in central London.
As a precaution, a lot of buildings – together with Charing Cross – had been evacuated and roads had been closed.
Southeastern Railway stated practice companies to and from Charing Cross had been suspended whereas officers dealt with the incident.
The London Underground station at Charing Cross was additionally evacuated.
Witnesses reported a heavy police presence on the scene and folks had been requested to keep away from the realm.
But now specialist officers have confirmed the merchandise was not suspicious and the station has reopened.
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There are not any trains to and from Charing Cross
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City of Westminster Police stated in an announcement simply earlier than 5pm: “Officers are responding to experiences of a suspicious package deal at a industrial property in Villiers Street, WC2.
“A lot of buildings have been evacuated as a precaution and roads within the space are closed.”
Police added at 5.30pm: “Specialist officers have assessed the merchandise and confirmed it was not suspicious.
“Cordons are being lifted though Villiers Street will stay closed in the meanwhile. Charing Cross railway station has re-opened. Thank you on your persistence.”
While police had been on the scene of the incident, Southeastern Railway stated in a collection of tweets: “Because of emergency companies dealing with an incident, Charing Cross station is being evacuated.
“There can be no companies to/from Charing Cross till additional discover. Some companies can be diverted to different London terminals.
“Because of the incident at London Charing Cross, there are additionally at the moment no trains to/from Waterloo East.
“London Underground are accepting tickets at no further value on affordable routes due to the incident.”
As Charing Cross station is now open once more, trains will begin working once more shortly.
