Commuters are facing major disruption to their journeys to work this morning as Victoria station has been evacuated due to a fire alert.

People have posted pictures and videos to Twitter of huge queues at locked barriers from the main rail station leading to the Underground platforms.

Fire engines arrived outside the station at around 7am as commuters were told to leave and have been asked to find alternative routes.

Transport for London have confirmed ‘faulty fire equipment’ triggered an alert and the station will remain closed until work to fix the issue has been completed.

Passengers reported hearing fire alarms in the station with many saying it was a ‘perfect start’ to Monday’s rush hour.

Another tweeted: ‘What happened at Victoria station? We’ve been evacuated, a lot of trucks from London fire brigade, crowds start to be big.’

Sharing a picture of huge crowds at the station, one Twitter user warned: ‘Don’t go to Victoria Station! Mad busy right now.’

Transport for London said: ‘Victoria station is currently closed while while we respond to a fire alert.

‘Please use alternative routes for now – we’ll keep you updated.’

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