Westminster Underground Station was evacuated during the evening rush hour today (Wednesday, May 28) following a fire alert, Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed.
The evacuation occurred at around 5.30pm, as concerned commuters shared videos and photos on social media showing crowds exiting the busy Circle, District and Jubilee line interchange.
One video, posted on X (formerly Twitter), captured the moment passengers were instructed via loudspeakers to leave the station.
“Due to a reported emergency, would all passengers leave the station immediately please,” the announcement said.
Service Resumed Minutes Later
TfL confirmed that the station reopened approximately 15 minutes later, and services have since resumed as normal.
There have been no reports of injuries, and the nature of the emergency has not been publicly confirmed.
Social Media Reaction
Footage shared online showed commuters calmly but quickly leaving the station concourse, with several emergency announcements echoing in the background.
The alert led to brief delays across nearby lines, though no lines were officially suspended.
