East Croydon station has been evacuated today (September 20, 2024) following reports of a suspect package, leading to significant travel disruption. The major Southern Rail interchange was reportedly cleared of passengers after the discovery, with emergency services swiftly responding to the scene.
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Several commuters took to social media platform X to report the evacuation, with images and videos showing a heavy police presence outside the station. Thameslink, which shares ownership with Southern Rail, confirmed the incident on X, stating: “Police are dealing with an incident at East Croydon station. The main entrance is currently shut, and you will need to use alternative available entrances/exits.”
As of now, emergency teams remain on site, investigating the situation. Southern Rail and Thameslink are expected to provide regular updates as the incident progresses.
