London station evacuated due to 'suspected gas leak' after passengers felt unwell

A major London train station has been closed with police on the scene after reports of a "suspected gas leak".

Farringdon railway station was evacuated after a "small number" of passengers complained of feeling ill on Thursday morning.

British Transport Police were called to the scene along with paramedics and firefighters.

A spokesperson for the force said: "Officers were called to Farringdon station at 9.42am today (30 April) following reports of a suspected gas leak in the station, with a small number of passengers reporting feeling unwell.

"Officers are in attendance, alongside the ambulance service and the fire brigade, and the station has been evacuated while enquiries are conducted."

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