London Bridge station in central London reopened on Wednesday afternoon after being evacuated while police were investigating reports of a suspicious element aboard a train, an eyewitness said. Reuters.
Police were called to the busy suburban center at 11.33 GMT following reports of a suspicious item on board a train, a British transport police spokeswoman said.
The station was closed as a precaution while specialist agents were evaluating the article.
South and Southeast train operators said on Twitter that trains did not stop at the station.
“All lines are expected to reopen shortly after emergency services dealt with an incident on London Bridge,” Southern said in a statement.
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