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Millions have been ordered to evacuate from Florida as Hurricane Irma hones in on the Sunshine State.

A mass evacuation has been ordered for an estimated five million residents .

The storm has already caused huge destruction in the Caribbean. 

Hurricane Irma has so far claimed the lives of 21 individuals. 

The storm was reupgraded to Category 5, the highest category, after previously being downgraded. 

'Based on what we know, the majority of Florida will have major hurricane impact and deadly winds,' said the Governor of Florida Rick Scott.

'We expect this along the entire east coast and west coast.'

'All Floridians should be prepared to evacuate.'

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According to emerging reports, Trafalgar Square has been evacuated following the discovery of a suspicious package this afternoon.

Armed police cordoned off the popular tourist area while further reports confirm that Charing Cross station has also been put on lockdown.

It has been established that the item was found on Duncannon Street.

Commenting on developments, a spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: "Specialist officers are in attendance and cordons are in place. As a precaution Charing Cross train station has been closed.”

Members of the public have taken to Twitter in the aftermath of the discovery.

 

 

 

 

UPDATE: The incident is not currently being treated as terrorist-related.

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