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Euston Station Evacuated Over Security Alert, Reopens After All-Clear

Police later deemed the item non-suspicious.

Overview

  • British Transport Police were called at around 2:45pm to reports of a suspicious item, prompting a cordon and a full evacuation of the London terminus.
  • All train services in and out of Euston were suspended during the alert, with Avanti West Coast confirming a halt to departures and arrivals.
  • The item was assessed as non-suspicious and the incident was stood down, with the station reopening at around 3:30pm and trains restarting.
  • Photos and eyewitness accounts showed a significant emergency-services presence, including multiple police vehicles and a fire engine near the station.
  • Passengers reported being moved to the adjacent bus station and complained of poor on-site communication, with residual delays and cancellations persisting after reopening.