Crikey, that's awful.'". Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story, Harry and Meghan told to 'vacate' Frogmore Cottage, Rare Jurassic-era bug found at Arkansas Walmart, China and Belarus call for peace in Ukraine, Ed Sheeran says wife developed tumour in pregnancy, Man survives 31 days in jungle by eating worms, Covid origin likely China lab incident - FBI chief, Baby's body found as police still question couple. We will bring you regular updates as they come in. Commuters said armed police wearing stab-proof vests accompanied by dogs were seen heading into the station. pic.twitter.com/NO1lt50Jr1. Get involved in exciting, inspiring conversations with other readers. Anyone with information on the robbery should contact British Transport Police on 0800 40 50 40 or text 61016 citing 466 of 02/08/16. By clicking Sign up you confirm that your data has been entered correctly and you have read and agree to our Terms of use, Cookie policy and Privacy notice. Updated: Mar 1, 2023 / 02:26 PM EST. Driver error and excessive speed were blamed for the incident. Please avoid the area if possible.". It takes its name from its proximity to Fenchurch Street, a key thoroughfare in the City. Please feel free to comment with any updates you have, as well as invite your friends. Read about our approach to external linking. The station and all trains are operated by c2c. Fenchurch Street station is one of a number of stations in the heart of the business district in Central London . The station remains open, but trains on some stations are not running at present. Officers attended & have confirmed it's all is safe. For live traffic updates, click here. She said: I could see dogs and police with stab proof vests on entering and we were all asked to move back and then further back., A spokesman for c2c said: "Fenchurch Street station was closed for about 30 minutes tonight on police advice. Check back here for more updates in the morning. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Fenchurch Street station is not affected. ", Update: Around 1,300 people have been evacuated due to the 24 inch gas main that has ruptured on Seething Lane junction of Crutched Friars. Charlottesville police are negotiating with the person responsible for firing several shots. The passenger wrote: "Slightly concerning to hear the 'Inspector Sands' message being broadcast at Fenchurch St". VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Dozens of girls treated after new Iran poisonings, How 10% of Nigerian registered voters delivered victory, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, Exploring the rigging claims in Nigeria's elections, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip, Ukraine war casts shadow over India's G20 ambitions, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. At approximately 4:26 pm, the Cypress Police Department responded to the crash at the intersection of Walker Street and Orange Avenue. Fenchurch Street is a street in London linking Aldgate at its eastern end with Lombard Street and Gracechurch Street in the west. ", Another added: "Armed police everywhere and were being evacuated from c2c at Fenchurch street - what the hell is going on?". Are you at the scene? North Carolina State Highway Patrol says the crash happened on the 485 outer loop near Moores Chapel Road in west Charlotte around 5:50PM. 'The investigation into the incident continues and anyone with any information should contact British Transport Police on 0800 40 50 40 or text 61016 citing 466 of 02/08/16.' MORE : Your phone . Services are no longer affected by this problem. c2c Rail tweeted at 4.34pm today (Monday, December 9): "Due to an incident at Fenchurch Street services across the c2c network are delayed, Greater Anglia and Transport for London are conveying passengers via any reasonable route until further notice.". Crime . On 3 February 1912, approximately 86 people were injured when a train hit the buffers as it arrived at Fenchurch Street from Westcliff via Tilbury Riverside and Hornchurch. Mr Lindsay said the developers had apologised and agreed to sort out the 946 repair costs. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Express. As of 5pm this evening, the London Fire Brigade said it had evacuated 1,300 people due to the 24-inch gas main leak. Something went wrong, please try again later. The crash occurred hours after the Bulldogs celebrated winning back-to-back national championships with a parade and ceremony at Sanford Stadium. 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We are still investigating the source of the gas escape at the moment. A spokesman for c2c Rail said: "Due to the . The BBC's Andrew Verity surveys the damage caused by the skyscraper. c2c is an award-winning train operator running services between Fenchurch Street and Shoeburyness, serving 26 stations in East London and South Essex. The menu at Fenchurch is as prestigious as its location. Fenchurch St station is now opened.". Each email has a link to unsubscribe. The incident is not being treated as suspicious, For daily updates and all the latest breaking news sent straight to your inbox sign up to our daily newsletter. As of Tuesday evening, guests who were evacuated from nearby hotels have been allowed back into their rooms, though some residents evacuated from homes remain unable to enter. "After about five minutes of hanging around, we were told to move all the way back to the office building opposite the station, as that's the official evacuation point, "There was a c2c staff member with a loudhailer, repeating that the station would be 'closed until further notice due to a police incident'.". This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. You can deactivate the "Take traffic into account" option at any time to view travel times for smooth traffic conditions. Fenchurch Street station is not affected. What's he waiting for? Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Train services between various Essex towns and London are now facing disruption 'until further notice'. Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. Read about our approach to external linking. NewsBreak provides latest and breaking Brea, CA local news, weather forecast, crime and safety reports, traffic updates, event notices, sports, entertainment, local life and other items of interest in the community and nearby towns. The incident threatens to cause major disruption as thousands of commuters make their way home at the tail end of rush hour. The wing mirror, panels and Jaguar badge had all melted, Mr Lindsay said. It's not clear when people will be allowed back inside buildings just yet. The ruptured gas main is at the junction of Seething Lane and Crutched Fryers Lane, in EC3, near Fenchurch Street station. Download our mobile app from the AppStore or Google Play to receive guidance throughout your journey. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. A spokesperson for the London Fire Brigade said: "Firefighters are attending a ruptured gas main on Seething Lane at the junction of Crutched Fryers Lane in the City of London. The scorching glare and heat also damaged parked vehicles, including a Jaguar, melting its wing mirror, panels and Jaguar badge. It is not yet known exactly why the emergency services were called to Fenchurch Street station. A spokesperson for Cadent gas company has said guests staying in nearby hotels have been allowed back in their rooms. AXA SA's asset management unit has bought a plot on Fenchurch Street in the City of London where it plans to build a new 36-story skyscraper, betting that workers' reluctance to return to the . 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