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.
I'm sure he will as soon as his security people advise it.
Sky News :
Metropolitan Police Commissioner : Well rehearsed and sophisticated emergency plan swining into action. Police want people to stay where they are, do not call emergency services unless a life or death matter. Situation now coming under control
antiseptic fabric
Yes (8:50 A local time)
I hope im wrong.
Anyone know of another feed? The sky NEws one just went down (due to too much traffic I'm guessing) If you know of another feed, please post it here. Thanks!
It was C. This is a huge attack on several places at the same time, and there was no warning. This indicates that it´s not the IRA or other N Irish groups. Anarchists want to hurt the state and its representatives - not the people. It´s definitely the Islamic terrorism.
And OBL didn't admit 9/11 until much later and many Arabs blamed the Juice for crashing the planes into the WTC. I figure the same MO will apply here.
At least 2 dead, 9 hurt in one blast
I guess it was really fortunate that I called my son immediately after it was posted here. He was on his way back from the tube station, going back to the school. He didn't even know what was going on.
Yes - rush hour.
IRA generally warns in advance.
CBS news reporting officials saying "At least six explosions..."
al Queada
Someone on Fox just agreed with you.
Two fatalities at Aldgate being reported.
You made a statement attacking criticisms. They are necessary for a free people, to stay that way. It's not your thread, it's "ours"!
As for the attacks on our friends, Pray! Then, Act! It is now time for another Holy Crusade! We must take it to them!
If this happened 20 years ago, I'd guess IRA. But today? It's Islam, Islam, ISLAM.
Good. They have been our staunchest ally in our recent troubles.
Now, it's our turn. I am proud to stand in support of our British friends.
I'll see some of the Brit soldiers at the chow hall this evening and will definitely let them know of the overwhelming support I'm hearing about from back home.
Prayers for you Ivan and the people of London especially the families of the injured and dead. I hope nobody you know was harmed.
Take care and keep the faith.
I hope I'm right. :-(
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