London's Victoria station closed during rush hour

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Victoria Station, the London terminal for the Gatwick Express, was closed during rush hour this morning due to a fire alert.

Tube trains were unable to stop at the station for around 30 minutes after a fire alarm went off at about 07:15.

Passengers were also unable to reach National Rail trains for more than half an hour, however the station has since re-opened.