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British Museum evacuated in 'gas incident'

Visitors were escorted out of the imposing building shortly after 1pm.

It is not believed anybody required hospital treatment as a result but investigators are currently inside trying to determine the cause of the scare.

A Met police spokesman said: "The museum has been evacuated as a precaution.

"A few people reported a funny smell on the premises and had mild irritation to the throat and eyes.

"No treatment from paramedics was necessary and we do not know at this stage the cause of it (More at link)