Gas leak shuts Farringdon station as London Underground passengers fall ill
Gas leak shuts Farringdon station as London Underground passengers fall ill
Gas leak evacuation at Farringdon disrupts Elizabeth line and Tube services in central London.
Farringdon station in central London was evacuated this morning after a suspected gas leak, with several passengers reporting they felt unwell. Emergency services and police quickly sealed the area, and staff guided people away from platforms as a precaution.
The disruption affected the Elizabeth line, with services suspended at least for the time being, and widespread delays on other Underground and Thameslink routes across central London.
Gas readings and safety checks were underway as investigators assessed the incident. Trains were diverted, with some lines partially suspended while engineers worked to contain the issue. No injuries have been reported so far.
Travelers were urged to check live updates from Transport for London and to allow extra travel time. Bus replacements and alternative routes were suggested as the station remained closed until at least noon.
Officials said the priority is safety and restoring services as soon as possible, with updates expected as the situation develops.
