Four people have been rushed to hospital following a chemical incident.

Police, ambulance crews and fire engines were spotted in Wimbledon town centre responding to an ongoing incident.

Emergency services were called to reports of a chemical incident on Wimbledon Hill Road, near the junction with Alexandra Road.

The Metropolitan Police have confirmed officers have been alerted to a "chemical smell" in the area and it has been reported to have come from a bank.

The road is closed , creating serious congestion by Wimbledon Station.

Hillside Conservative Councillor Daniel Holden tweeted: "Looks like there is an incident occurring on Alexandra Road, emergency services on the scene.

"Please avoid this lower end of the road by Wimbledon town centre."

The road has now reopened and premises made safe.

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