Seven people were taken to hospital today after a second derailment on the London Underground in less than 48 hours.

A packed Tube train that derailed in central London, injuring 32 people, had been due to be taken out of service at the next station after a member of staff reported something might be wrong, London Underground said tonight.

The closure of the busy Central Line, possibly until Tuesday, following yesterday’s derailment is set to create chaos during London’s rush hour.