London Underground explosion declared a terrorist incident
Reuters reported on Friday, September 14, that British police are treating the explosion at a London Underground station, the British capital, as a "terrorist" incident.
British police have not yet released the reasons for this or any other information about the incident.
On Friday morning, international news agencies, citing local media, reported an explosion on the London Underground, in which several subway passengers were injured.
The explosion was reported by the Reuters news agency on Friday morning, citing the London Metro newspaper.
The incident took place at Parsons Green tube station in west London, and according to the report, several passengers suffered burns.
The AFP news agency, citing an eyewitness, described the burns as "severe".
Meanwhile, a Twitter user posted two photos from inside a London Underground train carriage showing a white bucket on fire.
London Police said it was aware of the incident and that police and paramedics were at the scene.
Following the incident, Transport for London announced that the London District Line between Earls Court and Wimbledon would be closed until further notice.
Further details about the nature of the explosion and the number of injured have not yet been released.
Britain has suffered four "terrorist" attacks this year alone, leaving a total of 36 dead.
Source: Radio Farda
