MOSCOW, November 23 (Sputnik) - London's Charing Cross station has been evacuated and closed following a fire on a train, London Fire Brigade said on Sunday.
“#CharingCross station has been evacuated following a small fire on train. About 5% of a front carriage was alight,” London Fire Brigade said in its Twitter.
#CharingCross station has been evacuated following a small fire on train. About 5% of a front carriage was alight.
— London Fire Brigade (@LondonFire) 23 ноября 2014
No injuries have been reported.
One of the passengers told the BBC that the fire was preceded by a blast. The causes of the incident are now being investigated.
The fire has led to a major National Rail services disruption between London Charing Cross/London Blackfriars and London Bridge stations. Passengers are advised to use alternative routes, such as London Underground services, or buses.
