09 Jan 2025 | 06:36 PM UTC
UK: Gas leak prompts service suspension, evacuation at Exeter Central Train Station in Exeter Jan. 9
Authorities responding to gas leak at Exeter Central Train Station, Exeter, UK, as of evening Jan. 9. Services suspended; station evacuated.
Authorities are responding to a gas leak at Exeter Central Train Station in Exeter as of the evening of Jan. 9. Police have evacuated the station, and authorities have suspended rail services there. Officials have said that disruptions will likely continue at the station until at least 20:00. Emergency responders have shut down traffic for vehicles and pedestrians in the surrounding area.
After authorities give the all-clear, rail and vehicular transport disruptions are likely to continue in and around the station through at least late Jan. 9. The emergency response is likely prompting business disruptions near the incident site.
Avoid the area and seek alternatives to rail travel via Exeter Central Train Station until authorities give the all-clear. Allow additional time to reach destinations and seek alternative routes to circumvent the impacted site. Heed official directives.
