Whatever they want, they will not succeed...
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.
Well, of course we need some historical GRUDGE for this to have "deep meaning" for a bunch of barbarians, don't we?
Un-freak-ing believeable.
If it is the Palestinians, hell is going to reign down on them.
tony blair: reasonably clear that there has been a series of terrorist attacks. Will leave G8 for London in next few hors and will return later this evening. G8 meeting will continue in my absence. All the leaders share our resolution to defeat this terrorism. Particularly barbaric timing. Clear that it is designed to coincide with the G8 meeting. Important that terrorists realise that our determination is greater than then their determination to impose extremism on the world. They will never succeed.
Blair seems really shaken up.
Wonder what he knows that we don't?
Says the words Terrorists Attack. Reminds me of Bush not so many years ago sitting in that classroom. Bless them both.
Praying for my sons continued safety in London as I type.
No word on the airports yet. Metro says there will be bomb sniffing dogs and patrols with machine guns.
He's stunned too. I have such respect for PM Blair.
All the G-8's now know that terrorists have hit London.
No more nonsense about a power surge.
Thank you for the audio link!
I thought he did, too; almost dazed.
Pretty strong statement of resolve at the end despite sounding very shaken.
Whatever they want, they will not succeed...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/aod/mainframe.shtml?http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/aod/fivelive.shtml?listen
Yes.
Traffic camera image from video of the Russell Square area of central London following an explosion on board a bus, Thursday July 7, 2005. What is believed to be the roof of the double-decker bus can be seen centre right. London's Police Commissioner says at least 6 explosions have occurred, on trains and buses on Thursday in London, causing many injuries. (AP Photo/ London Transport via APTN )
Blair looks very shaken indeed. Prayers for the people of Britain on this terrible day.
He is one of the best voices on Fox News Channel - or on any channel for that matter. He's a sports guy who just tells it like it is.
Yeah, he was shaken and rightly so. I have such admiration and respect for your PM.
I suspect that some of the malcontents are trolls. It is best not to respond their annoying drivel.
Solidarity.
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