Van engulfed by flames outside St Pancras International sending huge plumes of smoke into the sky
Firefighters are tackling the blaze which erupted after 10am on Tuesday morning.
Dramatic video has been shared of the vehicle consumed by flames with a small crowd of onlookers watching the scene unfold.
A London Fire Brigade spokesperson told the Standard: '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.'
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