Twenty-two people have been injured after an explosion on a London tube train this morning.
Many have suffered flash-burns while others were injured in the stampeded to get out of Parsons Green station
Police have confirmed that they are treating it as a terror incident and a manhunt is now underway.
Nicole Gernon has more
Emergency services were called to the scene at Parsons Green Station in West London at around 8.20 this morning.
Passengers on the District Line train reported seeing a flash and a white bucket in a shopping bag exploding into flames
Witnesses describe an acrid smell and wires hanging from the bucket, leading some to suggest that the device only partially detonated.
Britian's NHS says 22 people are now being treated at four hospitals - mostly for flash burns - some others were injured in the stampede to get out of the station.
The District Line remains partly suspended and a wide Cordon is in place around the station, with people ordered to leave their homes.
Police say they're treating it as a terrorist incident and are appealing for anyone who has footage to forward it to them
🇬🇧 LONDON: Incredible footage showing people stopping to look at a suspected explosive device. #ParsonsGreen pic.twitter.com/VVxUolvtIS
— Keith Walker (@KeithWalkerNews) September 15, 2017
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has condemned the incident:
The @metpoliceuk have confirmed that the explosion on a train at Parsons Green Station is being treated as terrorism https://t.co/4jRHedcBXt pic.twitter.com/Vbt5uCFpih
— Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) September 15, 2017
Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney expressed his shock at the incident.
He added there have been no indications of any Irish citizens affected, adding that anyone with concerns can contact his department on 00353 (1) 4082527.
Donald Trump, meanwhile, hit out at 'loser terrorists' following the incident:
Another attack in London by a loser terrorist.These are sick and demented people who were in the sights of Scotland Yard. Must be proactive!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 15, 2017
Loser terrorists must be dealt with in a much tougher manner.The internet is their main recruitment tool which we must cut off & use better!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 15, 2017
The British Prime Minister has been meeting with the Cobra crisis to discuss the incident.
