TUBE BLAST Southgate (London) tube station explosion – Several people injured after blast as cops pr

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TUBE BLAST Southgate tube station explosion – Several people injured after blast as cops probe ‘suspicious package’ amid mass evacuation
Locals were told to stay inside after emergency services swamped Southgate Tube Station shortly before 8pm
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By Jacob Dirnhuber
19th June 2018, 9:00 pm
Updated: 19th June 2018, 9:22 pm

COPS have evacuated a tube station in North London after terrified commuters reported an explosion at the height of evening rush-hour.

Locals were told to stay inside after emergency services and sniffer dogs swarmed Southgate Tube Station shortly before 8pm. ...

British Transport Police said: "Officers remain at #Southgate tube station. Enquires are ongoing to establish the cause of a reported minor explosion at 19:03 hours. We are not aware of any serious injury."

"We are currently dealing with an incident at Southgate tube station with Met Police following reports of a suspicious package. More info as we get it."  ...

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Reports that the explosion was "minor," and more at Sky News