Tate Modern evacuation LIVE as bomb squad spotted at London gallery

NewsUK NewsTate ModernLIVEUpdated 2 mins agoTate Modern evacuation LIVE as bomb squad spotted at London galleryPolice, ambulance and fire crews are at the Tate Modern museum in central London, including an explosive ordnance disposal lorry, with people evacuated from insideVisitors and staff have been evacuated from the Tate Modern (Image: @purbrooktony/X)NewsTim Hanlon News ReporterVisitors and staff have been evacuated from the Tate Modern with the bomb squad at the museum.Images on social media show police, ambulance and fire crews at the scene in central London, including an explosive ordnance disposal lorry but details about the incident have not yet been released.An onlooker said that the "whole building has been closed off". New UpdatesKey EventsTwo fire engines at scene after brigade called to incident at 11.30amView PostToday12:35 BSTTwo fire engines at scene after brigade called to incident at 11.30amA spokesperson for London Fire Brigade said: "Firefighters have been called to assist police at an incident on Bankside."The Brigade was called at 1130. Two fire engines from Dowgate and Soho fire stations are at the scene."Tim HanlonToday12:30 BSTWhere is the Tate Modern museum?Police, fire and ambulance crews have been called to Tate Modern in the Bankside area of Southwark.It's situated between Blackfriars and Southwark bridges and overlooks the River Thames.The gallery and emergency services are yet to confirm the nature of the incident.Tim HanlonToday12:30 BST'whole building has been closed off' says onlookerPeople have been evacuated from the Tate Modern in London.Emergency services are at the scene with one onlooker saying the "whole building has been closed off".Tim HanlonFollow Daily Mirror:FacebookX (Twitter)TikTokInstagramSnapchatComments‌‌‌