The entire platform has collapsed. 18.30 Smoke is seen and reported to booking clerk. 18.50 Gates between Piccadilly and Metropolitan lines locked. 19.15 Smoke seen again. 19.30 Flames are seen below escalator and 999 call made to police.
Individuals try to stop people using escalator.
19.36 Fire Brigade called. Local crew are on false alarm, others are sent. 19.43 First fire engine arrives. 19.45 First reports of injuries, ambulance called. 19.59 First ambulance arrives.