Major emergency response at Great Portland Street Station after person hit by train this afternoon.

Chaos at Central London Tube Station

Emergency services rushed to Great Portland Street Station at around 2:40 PM today following reports that someone was struck by a train. The busy central London Underground stop was immediately closed to passengers as firefighters, paramedics, and police swarmed the scene.

Firefighters, Paramedics, and Police Battle to Save Victim

Crews from the London Fire Brigade, British Transport Police, and London Ambulance Service worked together to manage the chaos and assist the injured individual. A London Fire Brigade spokesperson confirmed emergency teams are coordinating efforts at the site.

Tube Services Hit by Severe Delays

Transport for London (TfL) has warned commuters to brace for major disruption on the Circle, Hammersmith & City, and Metropolitan lines. Passengers are urged to avoid the area and find alternative routes while rescue operations continue.

British Transport Police Urge Public to Steer Clear

“Officers were called to Great Portland Street Underground Station at 2.40pm on Tuesday, 6 May, following reports of a casualty on the tracks. Emergency services remain on scene,” said a British Transport Police spokesperson.

No updates on the condition of the individual involved have been released yet.

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