White van bursts into flames outside St Pancras station in central London
A van has erupted in flames outside Kings Cross and St Pancras International station.
Firefights are taking the blaze, which has been raging near to Kings Cross station since 10am.
Video shows black smoke seen for miles billowing over central Londonout of the white vehicle.
A London Fire Brigade spokesman told Metro: 'We're currently attending a van fire near St Pancras Train Station. The Brigade was called at 1017 and two fire engines are at the scene. Road closures are in place and people are advised to avoid the area at this time.'
Pancras Road is currently closed in both directions between A501 Euston Road and Goods Way. Both the Number 46 and 214 buses are on diversion.
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