Controlled explosions were carried out in central London after a suspicious vehicle was reported, leading to the evacuation of Britain's busiest shopping area.
The Metropolitan police confirmed that the controlled detonations were precautionary, reassured the public that the parked vehicle was non-suspicious shortly after the operations.
Counter-terrorism sources indicated the situation did not initially appear to be related to terrorism, which helped in alleviating public concerns during the evacuations.
Videos and images shared on social media depicted the chaotic scene, with shoppers fleeing and a significant emergency response present amid the controlled explosions.
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