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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Samuel Osborne

Victoria Station evacuated 'due to exploded bomb on building site'

Victoria Station has been evacuated during this morning's rush hour after an alert was raised over an unexploded bomb.

Thousands of people were ordered to leave both the Tube and rail station.

The Met Police say officers are attending a building site following the discovery of what is believed ordnance from World War II.

Images on social media show a heavy police presence as commuters left the station.

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