A video posted on Twitter by Caroline Green shows police outside the station along with baffled commuters. Despite a full search of the service, they were unable to find anyone matching the description given. A spokesperson for Cadent told MyLondon there was a report of a gas escape on December 12, when there was 'no trace of gas at all'. It's not clear when people will be allowed back inside buildings just yet. 2023 BBC. ", c2c Rail, who operate routes to the station, said in a statement: "Due to the police dealing with an incident at Fenchurch Street services are currently delayed. For live traffic updates, click here. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. In September, while the 200m building was still under construction, business owners in Eastcheap said the Rafael Vinoly designed skyscraper had blistered paintwork, caused tiles to smash and singed fabric and doormats. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. One affected passenger wrote on social media that he heard the message 'Inspector Sands' which is understood to be a code name for an emergency. Skyscraper 20 Fenchurch Street known as 'Walkie Talkie' because of shape. Have you been evacuated? In 2018 we were named Passenger Operator of the Year at the National Transport Awards, and as London`s best commuter operator in Which? Firefighters are attending a ruptured gas main on Seething Lane at the junction of Crutched Fryers Lane in the City of London. BTP Essex posted: "Unconfirmed reports of a man on c3c Rail train with a knife. Were you caught up in the incident? Anyone with information on the robbery should contact British Transport Police on 0800 40 50 40 or text 61016 citing 466 of 02/08/16. Build an impressive home for your building on the doorsteps of the Tower of London. The evacuation is believed to have happened at around 11am on Monday (February 17). For the latest news and updates, check out theMyLondon homepage, sign up for our newslettershere, or download the MyLondon app on Androidhere and Applehere to get breaking news notifications. For the residents who have evacuated from their homes, they remain unable to re-enter. According to the Burlington police, the incident happened at the 1800 block of North Church Street, near Graham Hopedale Road, around 9:30 p.m. Sanchez was trying to cross the road when he was struck by a 34-year-old driver traveling east on the same route. It is a well-known thoroughfare in the City of London financial district and is the site of many corporate offices and headquarters. Hundreds of commuters were evacuated from Fenchurch Street station as armed officers swarmed the area after a man was said to have been spotted with a knife on a train. 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You can also transfer your calculated routes from your computer to the app: to do this, you must save it in your Favourites via your Michelin account. Dozens of guests at a nearby hotel are waiting in a park near Tower Bridge as firefighters tackle the gas leak. Download our mobile app from the AppStore or Google Play to receive guidance throughout your journey. Please avoid the area if possible.". I could still smell it afterwards but nothing happened. There have been complaints that powerful down-draught is causing havoc. Are you at the scene? Imagine if the sun reflected on the wrong part of the body. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. round 1,300 workers in the City were evacuated from their offices and workplaces on Tuesday after a major gas pipe ruptured. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Each email has a link to unsubscribe. Train journeys scheduled to pass through the station were delayed, with some still remaining. One said: "Some kind of emergency at Fenchurch Street Station in London at the moment. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. What's he waiting for? Mr Lindsay, director of tiling company Moderna Contracts Ltd, said: "I was walking down the road and saw a photographer taking photos and asked, 'what's happening? The passenger wrote: "Slightly concerning to hear the 'Inspector Sands' message being broadcast at Fenchurch St". If you have been affected by this disruption, please submit a manual delay repay claim. You can deactivate the "Take traffic into account" option at any time to view travel times for smooth traffic conditions. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Last summer, the glare from the 37-floor skyscraper at 20 Fenchurch Street melted parked vehicles and damaged shops in the City of London. Officers attended & have confirmed it's all safe. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in the newsletter. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Email kieran.kelly01@reachplc.com. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Please avoid the area if possible. British Transport Police later tweeted they had been called to reports of a man on a c2c armed with a knife. "On the windscreen, there was a note from the construction company saying 'your car's buckled, could you give us a call?'". The cost involved has not altered our original estimated total cost of the building.". c2c Rail, who operate routes to the station, said in a statement: "Due to the police dealing with an incident at Fenchurch Street services are currently delayed." Evacuated at Fenchurch street pic . The central London skyscraper (officially named 20 Fenchurch Street . The statement reads: "At 4.17pm, officers were called to Fenchurch Street station following a report of a man falling on the tracks. See you soon! A BUSY road in the City of London was this afternoon closed following reports of a suspicious vehicle. Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story, Harry and Meghan told to 'vacate' Frogmore Cottage, Rare Jurassic-era bug found at Arkansas Walmart, China and Belarus call for peace in Ukraine, Ed Sheeran says wife developed tumour in pregnancy, Man survives 31 days in jungle by eating worms, Covid origin likely China lab incident - FBI chief, Baby's body found as police still question couple. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Please get in touch at ian.molyneaux@reachplc.com. 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"After about five minutes of hanging around, we were told to move all the way back to the office building opposite the station, as that's the official evacuation point, "There was a c2c staff member with a loudhailer, repeating that the station would be 'closed until further notice due to a police incident'.". Trains are running now. Services have now resumed.". A witness reported hearing a TfL code name on the loudspeaker indicating an emergency. Our registered address is 2nd Floor, Cutlers Court, 115 Houndsditch, London, EC3A 7BR. Something went wrong, please try again later. DeSantis won't say he's running. The crash occurred hours after the Bulldogs celebrated winning back-to-back national championships with a parade and ceremony at Sanford Stadium. BIDDEFORD, Maine Route 1, also referred to as Elm Street, in Biddeford is closed from Precourt Street to the Arundel town line because of a crash. Around 1,300 people were evacuated from buildings and offices in Central London this afternoon (Tuesday, December 20). Trains are running now.". Further information is available on our. Fenchurch Street Station evacuated as armed police clear hundreds of commuters from area, The station has been evacuated following a 'police incident'. A British Transport Police spokesperson revealed that a man had 'fallen onto the tracks'. Mr Lindsay said he "could not believe" the damage. Around 150 people have been evacuated from commercial premises and offices. 20 Fenchurch Street which has been nicknamed the "Walkie-Talkie", Mr Lindsay said his car's wing mirror, panels and Jaguar badge had melted. Crime . We will bring you regular updates as they come in. There are reports that Fenchurch Street Underground station has been evacuated. 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On 3 February 1912, approximately 86 people were injured when a train hit the buffers as it arrived at Fenchurch Street from Westcliff via Tilbury Riverside and Hornchurch. The restaurant is open for lunch from 11.45am to 2.45pm all week, serving up two- and three-course set menus at 34.50 and 39.50 respectively. Wed 12 Dec 2012 14.30 EST 124 "B ig thinkers," declares the billboard at the foot of 20 Fenchurch Street, "need big floors." Looming over this declaration, swelling upwards and outwards over. Read about our approach to external linking. 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