Canada: Police responding to bomb threat at St. Patrick Station in Toronto, late afternoon Oct. 17

Event

Authorities are responding to a bomb threat at St. Patrick Station, Toronto, during the late afternoon of Oct. 17. While the nature of the incident remains unclear, service between St. Patrick and Spadina is affected due to the incident. Evacuations are reportedly underway at the station.

Increased security is likely near affected stations in the coming hours; possible cordons and road closures may prompt localized transport disruptions. Additional evacuations are possible in affected stations as a precaution.

Advice

Avoid affected areas until police give the all-clear. Plan for possible localized transport disruptions near the affected areas Oct. 17; allow additional time to reach nearby destinations. Confirm business appointments. Heed all security and traffic advisories.