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.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/4659093.stm
Last Updated: Thursday, 7 July, 2005, 09:52 GMT 10:52 UK
"Several injured in London blasts"
"Firefighters aid an injured passenger at Aldgate station
Several people have been injured after explosions on the Underground network and a double-decker bus in London.
A police spokesman said there were "quite a large number of casualties" at Aldgate Tube Station."
ARTICLE SNIPPET: "And Scotland Yard confirmed one of several reports of explosions on buses in the city - in Tavistock Place - but said the cause was not yet known.
One caller to BBC Five said his friend had seen "the bus ripped open like a can of sardines and bodies everywhere".
Number 10 said it was "still unsure" whether the explosions were a terrorist attack and although casualties were reported, no further details were yet available.
Ministers are meeting to clarify the situation and the government will make a statement later, Leader of the House Geoff Hoon told the Commons.
PA also quoted union officials as saying sources had told them there had been at least one explosive device on the Underground.
British Transport Police said incidents took place at Aldgate, Edgware Road, King's Cross, Old Street and Russell Square stations."
Yeah, he was our friend...
I echo your sentiments, Eva. And I'm thinkin' of ya.
Thanks for the link.
reporter says 'atmosphere terrifying.. never seen so many ambulances'
govt confirms 20 dead.
Is the word there that it's terrorism for sure?
Fox feed from London reporting 90 casualties.
God bless Britain.
That's what makes it so damn difficult ... even if credit is taken, there's not a specific country of origin. WOT must remain center stage. Bush's critics can go to hell.
England is our friend. I'm still reeling.
Keep us posted!
The London Transport Sec thinks it is "anti-globalization terrorist". Those are your guys aren't they?
No one ever said that the war on terror was ever going to have a finite end, just the opposite. It is an on going battle that won't end until the last terrorist is dead.
We British would like to say thanks to all of you for your unwavering support. Thanks, friends.
Yeah, I'll call her now.
SkyNews: 3 explosions on buses in London.
I hate them. I hate these people who do things like this. I never used to hate at all. But I hate these people.
They're soon going to find out that the Brits are a powerful force to be reckoned with - and that they have some very good friends.
My son and hubby and niece and sister are there and I cant get their cells!
The next thing I fear these BASTARDS!!! might do, is send in one or some of their own "ambulances" -- with bomb on board. They have done it in Israel.
Yep, onyx. And you forgot to add the word *straight* to hell.
You are welcome. We will always stand with you.
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