Police are currently investigating the incident.
Police are dealing with an alleged ‘minor explosion’ which occurred at Southgate Tube station in north London after reports that a suspicious package had been found.
According to information from the British Transport Police and the Metropolitan Police Force, a small number of people have suffered injuries and are being treated on the scene.
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
First reports to police said a suspicious noise came from inside Southgate tube station.
Fortunately reports now indicate that there have been no serious or life-threatening injuries as the authorities continue to control the incident which occurred today at 7.03pm.
The station has now been closed as police, ambulance and fire services remain at the scene and parts of the Piccadilly line are now closed.
Some accounts indicate that there was a tipoff of a suspicious package which was being investigated by the police at the time of the explosion.
Met officers are dealing with a suspicious package at #Southgate tube station. Cordons are in place and officers remain at the scene. We will update with more info as we get it.
— Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) June 19, 2018
Police advised people to avoid the area around the station.
Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, took to Twitter to ask people to heed police advice and stay away from the area.
I am in touch with senior Met Police about the reported minor explosion at Southgate Tube station. They are investigating. Please avoid the area and follow @metpoliceuk for updates. https://t.co/PtqyfUXorY
— Mayor of London (@MayorofLondon) June 19, 2018
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