Panic in London after terror attack in Underground train
What's the story
There's chaos in London after a fire in a train at Parsons Green Underground station caused panic. Some reports say a white container towards the rear of a train exploded. People were "really badly burnt". Some persons' hair "was coming off". Authorities said it is being treated as a terror attack. As the train filled with smoke, people were evacuated onto the platform.
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Video shows a bucket burning, wires protruding
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Panic
Chaos at the site, emergency personnel rushed in
According to a witness, there was a large flame. Another said the train had made a distress call. "Fireball flew down carriage and we just jumped out open door," tweeted @RRigs. The District Line has been suspended between Earls Court and Wimbledon. Police, fire and ambulance services have rushed to the scene. Authorities are investigating the "incident".
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Stampede amid the chaos
In the chaos, there was also a stampede where several were injured. "The girl I was sat next to fell to the floor, she got trampled on and flattened," said Luke Walmsley who was on the train. @EmmaStevie1 tweeted, "Huge stamped, lots injured. (sic)"