A fire on a Gatwick Express train has led to the station’s closure, causing major travel disruptions for passengers.
London: A fire broke out on a Gatwick Express train today, leading to the station being shut down. Passengers were quickly evacuated from the train, which caused quite a scene.
According to a Gatwick Express spokesperson on social media, emergency services are on-site handling the situation. They also mentioned that no services will be running until they get the all-clear.
Clare McDonnell, a presenter from BBC 5, shared a video showing the train ablaze. She warned travelers that the train she was on from Brighton to London Victoria caught fire as it arrived at the station. Thankfully, everyone seems to be okay, and the staff acted fast to ensure everyone got out safely.
London Gatwick Airport also posted an update, confirming a fire alarm was triggered at the train station and that passengers were moved to the South Terminal for safety.
MyLondon has reached out to emergency services for more details on the incident.
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