Kings Cross evacuated

Seventeen days before the London Olympics begin, one of the capital's largest train stations has been evacuated.

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Kings Cross station has now reopened, according to Transport for London.

The station was closed this morning after a broken down train caused overcrowding. For more on this story go to ITV London.

Transport for London are saying that Kings Cross station has been closed due to overcrowding. The station was briefly evacuated.

For the latest on this story go to ITV London

Commuters say they are being evacuated from Kings Cross station in London, seventeen days before the Olympic Games are due to begin.

Passengers say they have been asked to leave the station. More to follow.