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.
Exactly...
I hate looking at his mug.
Thanks. A smile was nice since it's still so serious right now.
I know, I didn't know they could stack s*!# that high.......
What?
Who are all those people? I thought it was the G-8. I counted at least fifteen or sixteen statesmen plus Kofie.
I gather that all the European press who were going to travel to Gitmo to see the "horrible" conditions are now changing their plans..
Richard Clarke is on ABC! Warning!
Optical illusion. Chirac looks taller because he's standing with two leaders who are 10 feet tall in my book.
Elevator shoes.
They probably won't. It will still be Bush's fault.
It was quiet for the MSM.
Never quiet for the soldiers.
Two more Ft. Riley soldiers confirmed dead yesterday.
I'll remind you... you can pay me to be sympathetic.
I am not in the habit of allowing terrorists to strike fear into me and I know the British aren't either.
Wise words that bear repeating.
If anyone has a map of London, I'd appreciate knowing where North Chingford is located in regards to the financial district of the city. I believe he is in the Epping Forest area.
Thanks for your prayers, Rose. I'm praying, also.
Leni
Cripes. I really don;t know. Judging by the Chirac's demeanor, I really can't give you a solid affirmative reply.
I'm concerned that those southern stations may need to be investigated. Shutting down the Tube was a sensible precaution.
Regards, Ivan
>> When France is hit, remind me to be sympathetic.<<
There goes my keyboard!
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