Police investigating 'minor explosion' at Southgate Tube station in London

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Police are investigating following a "minor explosion" at Southgate Tube station in London, the Metropolitan Police said on Tuesday.

It comes after a suspicious package was discovered at the North London station.

BBC journalist Simon Jones reported on Twitter that a "small number of people" were treated for injuries at the scene.

"Police were called at 1903hrs on Tuesday, 19 June, to reports of an explosion and people running at Southgate underground station," The Metropolitan Police said in a statement.

"Met officers remain at the scene along with colleagues from British Transport Police, London Fire Brigade and London Ambulance Service. Cordons are in place and the station is closed.

"Enquires are ongoing to establish the cause of the reported explosion, which appears to have been minor. We are not aware of any serious injury."

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