A major hospital in London has been evacuated as emergency services rush to the scene amid fears of an explosion.

Around 150 people at Guy's Hospital in central London have been told to leave the site immediately.

Images show fire engines at the scene and crowds of people gathering following reports of a possible explosion.

Members of staff have been spotted waiting in the street near London Bridge train station.

Images show fire engines at the scene and crowds of people gathering outside Guy's Hospital

It is understood that the London Fire Brigade received the first report of the incident at 8.49am, dispatching crews from Whitechapel, Dowgate, Euston, and nearby stations to the scene.