Panic In London Underground

People in the London Underground reportedly "ran for their lives" after a "fireball" left several passengers with facial burns

Sep 15, 2017 14:04 IST
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    People on a London Underground tube station reportedly "ran for their lives" after a "fireball" left several passengers with facial burns.
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  • Panic In London Underground
    The incident occurred inside a train at the London Underground station of Parsons Green, which has now been closed.
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    Several witnesses said on social media that there was "mass screaming, shouting and running".
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    Images from the train show a white bucket stashed in a carrier bag, which is said to have exploded, sending a "fireball" down the carriage.
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  • Panic In London Underground
    The fire department, British Transport police and Scotland Yard have taken over the area and cordoned it off.