Reports of explosion in London's underground
There are reports of an explosion on a London Underground train and it's understood some people have been injured.
Witnesses say they saw a flash and heard a blast - emergency crews are now dealing with the incident at Parsons Green station in west London.
Pictures have been posted online, showing a burning plastic container in a carriage.
Explosion reported on London Tube train https://t.co/moo96gLBcS pic.twitter.com/t374Hb9nIH
— World Global News (@WorldGNews) September 15, 2017
Several people have been hurt - with reports of some commuters suffering facial burns and others being injured in the rush to get out.
Ambulance crews have sent a hazardous area response team to the incident.
LIVE: 20 injured after blast at Parsons Green station in Londonhttps://t.co/aFNbP2hU1J pic.twitter.com/xFsNlZX051
— ABP News (@abpnewstv) September 15, 2017
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