Thursday, August 15, 2024 Travel Chaos as King’s Cross Station Evacuated Amid Taylor Swift Concert Rush London’s King’s Cross station was evacuated this afternoon, leading to significant travel disruptions just as thousands of Taylor Swift fans were making their way to Wembley Stadium for her much-anticipated Eras Tour concert. The evacuation, which occurred at the beginning of rush hour, was triggered by a “fire alert,” according to Transport for London (TfL). The incident caused a wave of panic among commuters and concertgoers alike.
Witnesses described scenes of chaos as people rushed to exit the station. One person took to social media platform X to warn others, stating, “Nobody go to King’s Cross, please. There’s been an emergency announcement; everyone’s rushing out.
” The individual added that they believed the alert was due to a fire, and they had opted to continue their journey by cab. After a brief closure, TfL confirmed that King’s Cross St Pancras station had reopened. However, the disruption had already caused significant delays across London’s transport network.
As Taylor Swift fans continued their journey to Wembley, they faced further challenges, including the suspension of the London Overground between Stratford and Clapham Junction and Richmond due to overhead wire issues. Additionally, the District line remained partially suspended between High Street Kensington and Edgware Road, following issues from the previous day. Footage from th.