London train station shut, 1,450 people evacuated from nearby hotel due to gas leak

LONDON — UK's Network Rail said London's Charing Cross station was closed early on Tuesday due to a gas leak in a nearby road.

Emergency services are dealing with the incident and a cordon and road closures are also in place, the rail service said in a statement.

Some services may be delayed or cancelled as a result, it said, adding that the station would be reopened as soon as it gets clearance from emergency services.

Transport for London also tweeted, informing commuters that "A4 Strand / Northumberland St - Rd is closed" between Trafalgar Square and Bedford Street.