Police launched a high-stakes swoop at London’s Euston Station this afternoon after reports of a suspicious item sparked chaos. At 2.45pm today (October 2), officers sealed off the entire station, forcing panicked commuters to flee as fire crews raced to the scene.
“London Euston Station evacuated. Police moved everyone away. Fire service now here. Anyone know what’s happening?” tweeted James Alford from the heart of the drama.
False Alarm Sparks Mass Evacuation
After a tense stand-off, police quickly confirmed the suspicious package was harmless. By 3.30pm, the all-clear was given, the cordon lifted, and services resumed, much to relief of stressed travellers across the city.
Police Stress Precaution Was Key
A British Transport Police spokesperson said:
“Officers were called at around 2.45pm today (2 October) following reports of a suspicious item at Euston railway station.
A cordon was put in place and the station evacuated as a safety precaution.
The item has been assessed as non-suspicious and the incident has now been stood down.”
