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.
Kill those sources now.
Just heard that on MSNBC.
Thanks for the kind words y'all.
I wonder whether these were suicide bombings or unattended packages a la Madrid.
If the latter this is by no means over.
What was the EU's first clue?
I heard that as well. Blair to issue statement at 7:00 a.m. EST.
I don't think he should. First, he can't personally add to the security situation...his presence simply adds to it.
Second, he should not be seen changing his schedule in "reaction".
Third, he's not just AT the summit...he's the host. Disruption of the summit may be THE target...best not to give them the "victory".
Lastly, President Bush didn't rush to NY on the first day of the WTC attacks. He paused for several days to allow local efforts to settle in. I think Blair is right to stay put. Obviously, the summit agenda will change, however.
I hope he mean deep cover sources, otherwise take the guy to Gitmo.
Sick to my stomach but angry not helpless.
CNBC Europe/CNBC World: Eurostar advising passengers to avoid travel to London.
Any national, or international streaming news sites that anyone knows about?
Very cool, let 'em know. Maybe you could conspire to arrange for some applause for them.
A taste of DU:
"This is something you would not wish on anybody. My point is I hope this is not the start of something bigger. Give Bush an excuse to turn America into a full-on dictatorship. Bush, Cheney, and Rove know they are in deep trouble. What better way to stay in power than create chaos. I don't like the feel of this one bit!"
That's a cruel thing to do to an innocent pig.
"I am British and my first reaction is FU Tony Blair and the warmongers!!"
hows that?
Is that from DU?
Urgh, the twisted mind at work.
No, Edgware Road is the junction between the District and Hammersmith & City lines, which forms part of the Circle Line. From a Tube perspective, it makes perfect sense. Aldgate East, another such junction, was also hit. Much of the transport around the city and to many of its residential neighbourhoods was knocked out as a consequence.
Regards, Ivan
Are there any reports of radiation? S&P futures are down unusually big for the news as we have been told so far.
I wonder if they are passing out sweets in the middle east?
That's what I was thinking.
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