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September 15, 2017

PARSONS GREEN - 2017

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On Sept. 15, 2017, an improvised bomb exploded on a train at London's Parsons Green station, injuring at least 22 people. London Fire Brigade Director of Operations Tom George said: 
``Fire crews assisted the London Ambulance Service in treating casualties on the affected train. Firefighters also helped evacuate 253 people from a train not involved in the incident.''