Multiple people injured after explosion at Southgate tube station
Multiple people have been injured after an explosion at Southgate tube station this evening.
British Transport Police said a small number of people have been treated at the scene by the London Ambulance Service following a minor explosion.
The explosion is not being treated as suspicious with the Metropolitan Police saying that the cause of the explosion was a battery short-circuit.
The London Ambulance Service said three patients were treated at the scene for minor injuries and two people were taken to hospital.
No serious injuries were reported.
We remain at Southgate Tube station in London following a reported minor explosion. A small number of people have been treated at the scene by @Ldn_Ambulance.
No serious injuries reported and enquiries continue. Continue to follow @BTP and @metpoliceuk.
— British Transport Police (@BTP) June 19, 2018
Stuck in an Indian restaurant opposite #Southgate station because of a suspect bomb going off inside (the station) #PHEX@salamanderpumps #SaladAndAmanda pic.twitter.com/iGuazeEJr2
— Salamander Sean (@Salamander_Sean) June 19, 2018
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.
— Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) June 19, 2018
TfL is reporting severe delays on the Piccadilly Line between Arnos Grove and Cockfosters due to a “police investigation” at Southgate. There are minor delays on the rest of the line.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan tweeted to thank the emergency services after the incident had been declared non-suspicious.
The incident at Southgate Tube station has now been confirmed as non suspicious. Thanks to @BTP, @metpoliceuk, @tfl staff and the emergency services for a swift and professional response. Follow @tfltravelalerts for travel updates this evening as services resume. https://t.co/AnT8iH3i6w
— Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) June 19, 2018