Blaze tears through van outside St Pancras station in central London as passengers told ‘AVOID the area'
THOUSANDS of passengers have been evacuated from a major train station after a van exploded outside.
Fire crews were spotted tackling the blaze as the vehicle was engulfed in flames outside St Pancras International station in central London.
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A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: 'We're currently attending a van fire near St Pancras Train Station.
"The Brigade was called at 10.17am and two fire engines are at the scene.
"Road closures are in place and people are advised to avoid the area at this time.'
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