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Train station evacuated as police investigate ‘suspicious package’ at East Cryodon Train station evacuated as police investigate ‘suspicious package’ at East Cryodon
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British Transport Police have evacuated East Croydon train station in London over a “suspicious package”.British Transport Police have evacuated East Croydon train station in London over a “suspicious package”.
The incident is affecting trains in and out of the station, and also at Gatwick and at Victoria. The incident is affecting trains in and out of the station, and also at Gatwick and at Victoria. 
A British Transport Police spokesman said: “We're on scene at East Croydon station. Our specialist officers and investigating a suspect package. We'll update as soon as we can.”
Passengers on trains said announcements had informed them that services would not resume until at least 8pm. 
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