Fourteen passengers treated after "smell of chemicals" at busy London station
Farringdon is closed while a suspected gas leak is investigated
Last updated 30th Apr 2026
London Fire Brigade has confirmed 14 passengers have received medical treatment after a "smell of chemicals" was reported on a platform at London's Farringdon station this morning.
Two of those have been taken to hospital by London Ambulance Service as a precaution.
Farringdon, one of London's busiest train and tube stations, was evacuated earlier following a suspected gas leak but firefighters have now declared the area safe.
Police say a small number of passengers at Farringdon reported feeling unwell.
The station has now reopened but there are residual delays on both the Elizabeth line and Thameslink.
The advice remains to check before travelling for now.