Chessington World of Adventures Resort abruptly closed today after being ‘evacuated’.
The theme park in Chessington, about 12 miles south west of London, confirmed the closure in an Instagram story.
A243 Leatherhead Road, where the park is, was briefly closed between B280 Fairoak Lane and Barwell Business Park at 2.37pm.
No one has been injured.
The park said: ‘Chessington World of Adventures Resort is currently closed. Guests due to visit today are advised that tickets are being accepted at LEGOLAND Windsor or alternatively, you can contact our Customer Services team after 2pm today.
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‘We apologize for any inconvenience caused and will provide a further update as soon as possible.’
Chessington Buzz, a social media account covering the theme park, said there had been a ‘parkwide evacuation’.
‘And, as is often standard,’ it added on X, emergency services attended.
A Facebook user said they were at the park when it was evacuated, saying it was carried out in a ‘very quick and calm manner for what was probably a very scary situation for all involved’.
Police have urged people not to speculate while enquiries are ongoing.
Chessington World of Adventures Resort has been approached for comment.
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