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.
Yes...
Ah, Ivan, glad you and yours are not harmed. Just woke up moments ago. Catching up.
That is something to talk about later Onyx.
I expect unfortunately to see more blither about how we've so annoyed the Muslims with our imperial attitudes.
If this is AQ or their supporters they are taking a serious risk. If they wake the sleeping giant of the US/UK alliance, it'll be a new ball game.
Far too many immigrants from Middle East living in London.
That goes without saying... it'll be Bush's fault for going into Iraq.
*DJ Police Evacuating Businesses Around Kings Cross Station
Do we have confirmation on 8?
I'm cable deprived, so all I got is Pilates infomercials, whata buncha BS.
Prayers for all Londoners!
I hope this puts a fire under all parties to stop Iran and others with access to atomic and nuclear materials. This would go from horrible to absolute nightmare if this were a dirty bomb attack.
Reuters (CNBC Europe/CNBC World): "Terrible injuries..."
Thought that was about right-- thanks.
I'm very glad that I moved out to the countryside last year.
Regards, Ivan
Not if it's Al Q'aeda. Warn first, silence afterward, that's their style.
That's their style.
If it turns out to be GIA or Islamic Jihad or someone, there might be an announcement, but not if it's Bin Laden himself.
At least 90 casualties at Aldgate station according to a doctor.
Prayers.
With you in the beginning. With you in the end.
Sky : At least 90 casualties at Aldgate
Stay safe friend...
Are there any major television news feeds that can be accessed on the internet? None of the local Seattle stations are breaking for coverage.
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