20 Sep 2024 | 05:05 PM UTC
UK: Suspicious package prompts police activity, rail disruptions near East Croydon Station in Croydon as of evening Sept. 20
Police investigating suspicious bag near East Croydon Station, Croydon, UK, as of evening Sept. 20. Evacuations, rail disruptions reported.
Authorities are investigating a suspicious package at the One Croydon building in Croydon as of the evening of Sept. 20. Authorities have declared the event to be a major incident and evacuated nearby East Croydon Station. Police are asking residents near the incident site to remain indoors. Rail services are suspended at East Croydon Station, and rail operators have reported service disruptions on the Southern, Gatwick Express, and Thameslink lines. Authorities did not immediately provide an estimate as to how long restrictions related to the incident would remain in effect.
Heightened security and road closures will likely remain in effect near One Croydon over the short term. Rail disruptions will likely continue on the affected lines through at least the evening and may linger for several hours after East Croydon Station reopens.
Avoid the affected area as a standard precaution. Consider alternatives to the Southern, Gatwick Express, and Thameslink lines, particularly for travel passing near East Croydon Station. Allow additional time if traveling in Croydon. Strictly heed all instructions from law enforcement officers.
