UPDATE: Several Injuries Confirmed in Parsons Green Station Explosion, London
Category: Transportation
Severity: 3 (Moderate)
Source: Drum Cussac
09/15/2017 (United Kingdom) - According to the latest reports from local media sources on Friday, 15 September, a number of people are confirmed to have sustained burns injuries after an unidentified object or device combusted on a London Underground train stopped at Parsons Green Station in the Fulham area of London. Additionally, a number of other people are believed to have been injured in an ensuing stampede as people attempted to evacuate from the area. Emergency services have responded to the scene and a number of services on the District Line have been suspended, with local transport authorities urging commuters to use alternative routes. Transport for London (TfL) have confirmed that Underground services have been suspended between Edgware Road and Wimbledon, though commuters will be able to use their tickets on TfL buses, and South Western Trains and Overground overland train services.
Whilst the incident is understood to have concluded and the security situation normalised, clients should remain well clear of Parsons Green Station in the immediate term due to ongoing emergency response efforts. Comply with any directives issued by local authorities and monitor local media sources and relevant official social media channels for further updates. Whilst the cause and motive of the explosion presently remains unverified, travellers are nevertheless reminded of the elevated threat from terrorism in London and are advised to report any suspicious items or activity to security forces.
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