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Mice scurry freely at London Underground station, viral video sparks cleanliness concerns

A viral video showed mice scurrying across a London Underground platform.

Published on: Sep 27, 2025, 19:32:08 IST
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A viral video from London has sparked widespread discussion about cleanliness after showing mice scurrying across a platform on the Elizabeth Line of the London Underground. The clip, filmed at one of the stations, captures the rodents darting swiftly across the tiled floor, seemingly unfazed by the presence of commuters.

Mice darting across a London station floor were caught on video that quickly went viral. (Instagram/@katrinamirpuri)
Mice darting across a London station floor were caught on video that quickly went viral. (Instagram/@katrinamirpuri)

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The video was uploaded on Instagram by Katrina Mirpuri in collaboration with the community page UB1UB2: Southall, West London. It quickly caught attention, sparking both amusement and concern among viewers.

The video’s caption and reaction

A text overlay on the clip read: “The tube mice have finally made their way to the Elizabeth Line.” The caption posted alongside it added: “How are they going through it like that?”

Since being posted, the short video has drawn more than two lakh views and continues to generate lively discussion, with users responding with surprise, humour and curiosity.

Flood of comments online

Social media users were quick to react, with many leaving remarks beneath the post. One viewer wrote: “This is exactly why I never put my bag on the floor in the tube.” Another commented: “The mice look like they own the station now.”

A third said: “I knew they were on the Central Line, but this is a new level for Elizabeth.” Someone else joked: “London tourism board forgot to mention this attraction.”

Another user remarked: “I am more shocked at how fearless they are than the fact they are even there.” A sixth comment read: “Looks like the rodents have upgraded to premium travel as well.” Others joined in with humour, with one writing: “They’re long lost lovers.” Another added: “That’s the true spirit of London transport right there.”

  • Mahipal Singh Chouhan
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    Mahipal Singh Chouhan

    Mahipal Singh Chouhan is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times Digital, with nearly five years of experience in digital journalism and content production. He primarily covers offbeat, trending and human-interest stories, with a focus on emerging social media trends, online conversations and real-world incidents that capture public attention. At Hindustan Times, Mahipal works on identifying and developing fast-moving digital stories, adding context and journalistic perspective to viral moments while maintaining accuracy, clarity and readability for online audiences. Before joining Hindustan Times Digital, he was associated with DNA India, where he gained experience in newsroom workflows and digital storytelling. He holds a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies, Delhi. Beyond journalism, he has a keen interest in history and sports and enjoys expanding his general knowledge.Read More

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