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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Andrew Griffin, Lizzie Dearden

Parsons Green explosion - live updates: 'Improvised explosive device' behind London tube train terror attack as homes nearby evacuated

Central London has been hit by a terror attack as commuters headed to work on the Tube.

An explosion at Parsons Green underground station in the west of the capital has injured people and led to a "major incident" being declared. Yet more people were hurt during the crush to leave the train, witnesses said. 

Images shared online appeared to show a bucket with wires trailing from it smouldering inside a District line train.

Armed police, paramedics and firefighters are all on scene.

Witnesses described flames and a "fireball" following the incident at about 8.20am today. Security services and counter-terror teams are monitoring the situation.

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