"Police have evacuated one of central London's busiest railway station causing travel chaos. Footage and images taken at Euston show thousands of commuters outside as train services were suspended. Officers were called to reports of a suspicious item at around 2.45pm on Thursday. A spokesman added: The item has since been assessed as non-suspicious and the incident stood down. If so, not unusual on a day when everyone is very much on alert."
"A spokesman added: The item has since been assessed as non-suspicious and the incident stood down. If so, not unusual on a day when everyone is very much on alert. Sports reporter Gianni Buttice added: Just been told to evacuate Euston station. No idea what's happening. Transport for London announced the station was closed due to a security alert. Avanti West Coast have since confirmed that all lines have re-opened. Transport for London also confirmed that Euston station has re-opened."
Euston station was evacuated and temporarily closed after a suspicious item was reported at around 2.45pm on Thursday. Footage and images show thousands of commuters outside as train services were suspended during the security response. Officers attended the scene to assess the reported item. A spokesman said the item was assessed as non-suspicious and the incident was stood down. Transport for London announced the closure due to a security alert and later confirmed the station had re-opened. Avanti West Coast confirmed that all lines have re-opened and services have resumed.
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