Euston evacuated after security alert item deemed non suspicious

Euston Station in central London was evacuated on Thursday afternoon after reports of a suspicious item prompted a security alert that forced the closure of the terminal and suspension of services, officials and witnesses said. Transport for London posted that the station was closed because of a security alert, and hundreds of passengers were moved out of the concourse from about midafternoon while police placed a cordon around parts of the site.

British Transport Police said officers were called at around 2.45pm to reports of a suspicious item at Euston. The force put a cordon in place and the station was evacuated as a precaution while the item was assessed. A spokesperson said, "The item has since been assessed as nonsuspicious and the incident stood down." Transport for London and Avanti West Coast, which operates services from Euston, warned passengers to plan alternative travel during the disruption. Avanti told customers that services in and out of the station were suspended until further notice.

Witnesses and social media posts from passengers showed groups of people gathered outside the station and waiting in the adjacent bus station after being directed out of the...