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.
No, I'm not trivializing what happened in London or dishonoring the dead/wounded. I fully expect liberals to start saying things like this, and soon -- probably as early as tonight.
hey onyx , tell Schlep you know the Gov and he'll come to lump him up
At least McPain realizes that much!
Not possible to peacefully coexist with militant Islam. No knock raids on Mosques and mass detention needs to start. Now.
That's something we needed to hear, at a minimum.
A screenshot of the purported letter
What Does the Purported Al-Qaida Letter Actually Say?
By Yassin Musharbash
A letter posted on a Web site frequently used by al-Qaida claims that the "Secret Organization of al-Qaida in Europe" is responsible for today's massive terrorist attack in London. In it, the group also issues warnings to Denmark and Italy.
A letter posted on a Web site frequently used by al-Qaida claims that the "Secret Organization of al-Qaida in Europe" is responsible for today's massive terrorist attack in London. In it, the group also issues warnings to Denmark and Italy.
A screenshot of the purported letter. In a letter located by SPIEGEL ONLINE on a Web site trafficked by al-Qaida, a document that claims to be written by the interntional terror group claims responsibility for the London attacks.
"Rejoice, community of Muslims," the letter states. "The heroic mujahedeens today conducted an attack in London," it continues. All of Great Britain is now shaken and shocked, "in the north, the south, west and east." "We've warned the British government and the British people time and again," the letter adds. "We've kept our promise and have carried out a blessed military operation."
"We continue to warn the governments of Denmark and Italy and all other crusader governments." We demand that all countries pull their troops out of Afghanistan and Iraq, states the letter, which has been signed by the "Secret Organization -- al Qaida in Europe." The authenticity of the document could not be immediately confirmed. But in recent months, authentic bulletins and claims of responsibility from different terrorist groups, including the Iraqi al-Qaida affiliate, have been posted to the "al-Qala'a" Web site where today's posting was found. Inauthentic material, however, has also been posted to the site in the past.
The US is the largest buyer of Venezuelan oil, indeed. But with the deterioration of the security situation there I wouldn't depend on it.
I'm no Shep fan but put it in context. He asked John McCain in a question. He used that old journalism trick "some people say the war in Iraq is creating terrorism". BTW, McCain shot down this theory.
3,381 posted on 07/07/2005 11:05:41 AM PDT by Republican Red (''Van der Sloot" is Dutch for ''Kennedy.")
I guess also, for them, today's islamic date is May 30, 1426, too.
Good for you. Shep has his head too far up the Rat's Arses.
Thank you!
I didn't take Shep to task yesterday... I only wrote to him about why I hold Judith Miller in comtempt...lol.
Ping to the Democrats .. maybe they will open their eyes and finally get it
Though I doubt they will
Council on American-Islamic Relations
453 New Jersey Avenue, S.E.
Washington, DC 20003
Tel: 202-488-8787
Fax: 202-488-0833
Email: cair@cair-net.org
Call today and let the feelings be known.
Point conceded.
So do I.
Yes, McCain nixed that thought, nevertheless Shep did try to sneak it in, which is exactly what the Rats would say, only they would say it in an accusatory tone.
Yes, absolutely!!
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