London Bridge station evacuated due to 'police incident'

"Passengers were evacuated from London Bridge station as police dealt with an 'incident on Monday evening. Rail operator Thameslink said on X shortly before 7pm: "The police are dealing an incident at London Bridge. This has recently happened and we are working on gathering more information for you." Southern Rail said: "If you are travelling to or from London Bridge, you may need to use an alternative route to reach your destination.""

"British Transport Police have been contacted for more information. Around 15 minutes after the warnings were put out the rail operators confirmed passengers were able to safely use the station again, but trains could be delayed as a result of the incident. Witnesses described large numbers of people outside the station and being held at barriers as police swarmed the scene. One user on X described people running on two of the station platforms."

Police dealt with an incident at London Bridge station on Monday evening, prompting evacuation of passengers. Rail operator Thameslink announced the police response shortly before 7pm and said they were working to gather more information. Southern Rail advised that passengers travelling to or from London Bridge may need to use alternative routes. British Transport Police were contacted for more information. Around 15 minutes after the initial warnings, rail operators confirmed passengers could safely use the station again, while warning that trains could be delayed. Witnesses described large numbers of people outside the station, crowds held at barriers, police swarming the scene, and people running on two platforms.

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