On June 5, Waterloo station was evacuated following reports of smoke emanating from the basement caused by an electrical fault. Fire services were alerted around 5 PM, prompting immediate evacuation of passengers. The incident led to significant disruptions on the Waterloo and City line, as well as the Jubilee line, which did not stop at the station. Multiple fire engines arrived, and the situation was managed within two hours, ensuring safety and restoring normal operations shortly after the incident was under control.
The fire service was called to the busy commuter hub just after 5pm yesterday (June 5) after it was reported that smoke was coming from the basement due to an electrical fault.
Passengers were forced to leave the station before the fire brigade arrived and tube lines faced major disruption.
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