Human barriers were formed by police in London tonight as heavy flooding led to overcrowding and severe rail disruption for thousands of commuters.
British Transport Police officers locked together in front of Euston’s main concourse to prevent passengers from gathering on the platforms.
They told travellers they were trying to ensure safety, with one saying that people had fallen from trains earlier and warning people could be killed.
Overhead announcements informed passengers at the station that ‘heavy rain’ had caused flooding between Rugby and Milton Keynes.
It came as Britain was hit by flooding and 80mph winds that saw an HGV blown over and crash onto the A35 dual carriageway near Bridport, Dorset.
Overcrowding: Passengers crowd the concourse at London Euston station as heavy flooding led to severe rail disruption this evening
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Rail problems: Announcements informed passengers that ‘heavy rain’ had caused flooding between Rugby and Milton Keynes (above)
Train delays: The severe flooding between Rugby and Milton Keynes caused problems with signalling and electrical equipment today
Credit to Dailymail.co.uk
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