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Dozens of Tube commuters have been evacuated through a tunnel amid reports of smoke on a train. | Dozens of Tube commuters have been evacuated through a tunnel amid reports of smoke on a train. |
Fifty-nine passengers were escorted off the Jubilee Line service after it stopped between Bond Street and Baker Street stations. | |
Four people were treated at the scene for smoke inhalation, but were not taken to hospital. | |
Firefighters said a mechanical failure may have caused the smoke, while police said there was no fire onboard. | Firefighters said a mechanical failure may have caused the smoke, while police said there was no fire onboard. |
The line was shut between Finchley Road and Waterloo throughout the rush hour. | |
Transport for London said an investigation had been launched into the cause of a "track fault" at Bond Street. | |
A spokeswoman apologised for "any distress and disruption" caused by the evacuation. | |
Four crews of firefighters - from Soho, Paddington and North Kensington fire stations - were called at 05:54 BST and left at 07:18. | Four crews of firefighters - from Soho, Paddington and North Kensington fire stations - were called at 05:54 BST and left at 07:18. |
A spokesman for London Ambulance Service said "a number of resources" were sent to Bond Street station including a specialist hazardous area response team. | A spokesman for London Ambulance Service said "a number of resources" were sent to Bond Street station including a specialist hazardous area response team. |
He added: "no patients were taken to hospital". | He added: "no patients were taken to hospital". |
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