London Bridge: Major disruption as fire closes train trackson August 17, 2022 at 11:38 am

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Four lines are shut near to London Bridge while the Jubilee line is also partly suspended.

SmokeImage source, Network Rail Kent & Sussex

More than 70 firefighters are tackling two separate blazes near London Bridge.

A major fire in the railway arches on Union Street, Southwark, was reported just after 09:20 BST and 10 crews are working to bring it under control.

Another three fire crews are at London Bridge station, where a smaller fire has also broken out, causing heavy smoke.

Network Rail said four rail lines have been closed, while the Jubilee line on the Tube is also part suspended.

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