What caused explosion at Southgate Tube station?

Five people injured as blast sparks mass panic among commuters

Southgate tube
Police officers outside the cordoned-off station 
(Image credit: Twitter)

Five people were injured last night following an explosion at a packed Tube station in north London.

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