Victoria station evacuated after reports of 'pungent smell'

12 April 2012

Victoria station was shut today after reports of a "pungent smell."

Police, fire and ambulance crews were dispatched to the station to investigate the incident.

Tube trains were not stopping at the Underground station and people were evacuated from an area above ground as a precaution. Tube workers reported feeling unwell.

A British Transport Police spokesman said officers were called to a ticket office at Victoria Rail station at 1.18pm after reports of a unusual smell.

A spokesman said: "Paramedics are also on the scene after a number of staff reported feeling unwell."

A spokesman said eight people, including two members of the public were being treated following the incident.

He said: "Four London Underground staff and two members of the public are being treated on the scene, while two other London Underground staff have been taken to hospital for treatment."

Reports of a gas leak are believed to have been ruled out and specialist officers with protective CBRN suits were on stand-by to investigate.

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