Posted on 07/07/2005 1:45:13 AM PDT by RWR8189
There has been an explosion at Aldgate East underground station in London, causing the closure of the entire Tube network.
There are also reports that a second incident took place at Edgware Road station in north west London.
The Aldgate East blast was caused by "some kind of power surge", according to Tube infrastructure company Metronet, which is responsible for maintaining the Metropolitan line.
A spokesman said: "We don't know the extent of the problem yet."
A London Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: "We have just sent some resources out to the scene."
British Transport Police confirmed that there are "walking wounded" and said paramedics have responded to one report of a person classed as "life at risk".
"It's chaos, with people trying to work out what has happened," said a spokesman.
"All we know at the moment is that staff reported a loud bang at 8.49am. No one is sure what caused an explosion, but it is thought it could have been a collision, a power cut, or a power cable problem."
One witness said the packed underground train he was on was 200 metres from Kings Cross when there was a huge flash.
The train stopped and people were using umberellas to smash windows of the trains. Passengers were led out of the train by underground staff.
He added people were milling around Kings Cross covered in soot.
Wait a second, was it the Lord Mayor or Red Ken?
Regards, Ivan
Ken Livingstone is tough, but so was Stalin (his idol) ...
The air cover umbrellas are huge for these meetings and cities. I'd dare not trend into restricted airspace. I'd guess an auto shoot down.
Pray so.
I think that last one may be the most significant.
It's true. I'm in NY. They arrested two guys...an imam and another guy with a 'charity' to finance terrorism. The store around the corner from me (as well as hundreds owned by Pakistanis, Saudis...you name it), have donation boxes by the register (until after 9-11). There's a slowdown that way but not through the mosques.
The Mayor gave a excellent speech. Americans say AMEN and the war continues...
This will empower and embolden Bush to lead with more focus on WoT. And, more people will support him.
The loony left will become even further isolated and irrational. Just dismiss them. We cannot be distracted by their 'noise'.
If there's any consolation, it's that they didn't use chemicals. At least that we know of. The Palestinians tried it in Israel but failed.
Care to expand on that ?
And to whom Putin is gladly selling much of all that is required to make such. Might be a good day to ask him about that.
Terrorist problem? What terrorist problem? According to Kerry, Kennedy and the other weenies this is waaayyy overblown and can and should be handled by law enforcement and of course government funded therapy for the Islamo fascist animals.
Prayers for London and the families of those killed and injured.
Red Ken..the Mayor..wants MORE Muslims in London..
What % does the NYSE have to lose for it to shut down? I remember it happening a few times in the mid to late 90's
MadIvan Posted a map in Post#1 this thread:
Multiple blasts paralyse London
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