A devastating event unfolded Wednesday morning at Sloane Square station in central London, as a man tragically ended his life by stabbing himself in front of horrified commuters. British Transport Police (BTP) responded swiftly to reports of a man with severe self-inflicted injuries at approximately 10:26 a.m. local time. Despite the efforts of paramedics, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Sloane Square station, where the tragic incident occurred. (Google Earth)

While official sources have not confirmed the use of a knife, various reports suggest that it was involved in the incident. The British Transport Police have stated that they are not treating the incident as suspicious.

A train at Sloane Square London Underground station. (Steve Taylor/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Eyewitness accounts on social media described a chaotic scene, with the station temporarily closed and a heavy presence of police and ambulance personnel. One commuter recounted witnessing people fleeing the station in panic, leaving his partner distressed and fearful of using the subway later. He expressed concern and sought information from Transport for London about the nature of the incident.

Passengers at Sloane Square London Underground station. (Steve Taylor/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

One witness, identified only as Jake, described a deeply disturbing scene with a significant amount of blood on the platform. He was on his way to a job interview when his train passed the scene shortly after the incident. The sight left him and fellow passengers visibly shaken.

Local officials, including MP Greg Hands and Councillor Josh Rendall, expressed their shock and sadness over the incident, extending their condolences to the man's family and acknowledging the distressing experience for those who witnessed the event. Sloan Square Station reopened around midday after being temporarily closed.