Some pictures from Oxford Circus tube station earlier. Gates closed for a time due to overcrowding, but later opened up. TfL has advised people to complete their journeys by 1830. How is your trip home looking? Let us know. Read more - "Tube strike: Rush hour starts ahead of network shutdown" http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-33793275 | BBC London

Oxford Circus incident – what we know so far: • Emergency services were called at 16:38 to reports of shots fired on Oxford Street and underground at Oxford Circus tube station. • Police have responded as if the incident is terrorist related. • People on Oxford Street are being told to go into a building and stay inside for the time being • British transport police: One report of a woman injured while leaving the tube station Live updates here: bbc.in/2zyQIpg | BBC London

Oxford Circus Tube station 'closes every three days' for overcrowding http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-34997203 | BBC London