Fire crews called to reports of smoke filled train
There were chaotic scenes yesterday evening when panic spread amongst passengers on a train. It was sparked on the London Underground on Friday evening, as passengers were forced to smash through windows to escape a train as carriages began filling up with smoke.
Shocking footage from #Clapham Common showed panic at the tube station as commuters were left trapped inside carriages with doors refusing to open as they were all stuck in the closed position.
People could be heard crying in terror as passengers began smashing the windows to try and get them out.
Meanwhile, workmen had to smash through the windows as an overhead sign can be seen telling people to evacuate the station.
London Fire Brigade said “Firefighters were called to a report of smoke issuing from a train at Clapham #Common Underground Station.
“Crews attended but following investigation, found no sign or evidence of a fire. Investigations are ongoing but the report of smoke is believed to have been caused by the train's brakes.
“Around 500 people left the train before firefighters arrived. The Brigade has not received any reports of injuries.
“The Brigade was called at 1752 and the incident was over for firefighters by 1829. Crews from Battersea, Tooting and Brixton fire stations attended the scene.”
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