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BLAST AT CITY TUBE STATION - FOUR BOMB EXPLOSIONS AROUND LONDON
Sky News ^ | July 7, 2005

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.


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To: Right_in_Virginia

Exactly...


1,721 posted on 07/07/2005 5:11:08 AM PDT by carton253 (It's better to have a gun and not need it than not have a gun and need it.)
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To: Right_in_Virginia
Chirac looks like he's thinking "now, now...let's not be hasty".

I hate looking at his mug.

1,722 posted on 07/07/2005 5:11:11 AM PDT by armymarinemom (My sons freed Iraqi and Afghanistan Honor Roll students.)
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To: carton253

Thanks. A smile was nice since it's still so serious right now.


1,723 posted on 07/07/2005 5:11:15 AM PDT by Morgan in Denver
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To: Crazieman
Wow, Chirac is a lot taller than I ever thought

I know, I didn't know they could stack s*!# that high.......

1,724 posted on 07/07/2005 5:11:20 AM PDT by OXENinFLA
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To: jimbo123


What?


1,725 posted on 07/07/2005 5:11:25 AM PDT by onyx (Pope John Paul II - May 18, 1920 - April 2, 2005 = SANTO SUBITO!)
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To: onyx

Who are all those people? I thought it was the G-8. I counted at least fifteen or sixteen statesmen plus Kofie.


1,726 posted on 07/07/2005 5:11:28 AM PDT by clarissaexplainsitall (stewed tomatoes are just plain gross)
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To: Howlin

I gather that all the European press who were going to travel to Gitmo to see the "horrible" conditions are now changing their plans..


1,727 posted on 07/07/2005 5:11:30 AM PDT by ken5050
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To: OXENinFLA

Richard Clarke is on ABC! Warning!


1,729 posted on 07/07/2005 5:11:49 AM PDT by Howlin
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To: Crazieman

Optical illusion. Chirac looks taller because he's standing with two leaders who are 10 feet tall in my book.


1,730 posted on 07/07/2005 5:11:54 AM PDT by Sacajaweau (God Bless Our Troops!!)
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To: OXENinFLA
I know, I didn't know they could stack s*!# that high..

Elevator shoes.

1,731 posted on 07/07/2005 5:12:05 AM PDT by mewzilla (Property must be secured or liberty cannot exist. John Adams)
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To: ken5050

They probably won't. It will still be Bush's fault.


1,732 posted on 07/07/2005 5:12:12 AM PDT by clarissaexplainsitall (stewed tomatoes are just plain gross)
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To: Sacajaweau

It was quiet for the MSM.

Never quiet for the soldiers.

Two more Ft. Riley soldiers confirmed dead yesterday.


1,733 posted on 07/07/2005 5:12:18 AM PDT by txradioguy (In Memory Of My Friend 1SG Tim Millsap A Co. 70th Eng. K.I.A. 25 April 2005)
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To: onyx

I'll remind you... you can pay me to be sympathetic.


1,734 posted on 07/07/2005 5:12:19 AM PDT by carton253 (It's better to have a gun and not need it than not have a gun and need it.)
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To: Allegra

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.


1,735 posted on 07/07/2005 5:12:22 AM PDT by cyclotic (Cub Scouts-Teach 'em young to be men, and politically incorrect in the process)
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To: Rose of Sharn
I'm sure a lot of freepers have friends and relatives in London. My cousin and his wife live in North Chingford, London E4 7LW. I assume this is a London suburb where a tube terminal may be.

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

1,736 posted on 07/07/2005 5:12:26 AM PDT by MinuteGal
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To: Right_in_Virginia
Bahahaha~

That's IT!
1,737 posted on 07/07/2005 5:12:27 AM PDT by Sweet_Sunflower29 (My poor cat has a broken leg.... and a huge cast. <^..^>)
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To: newzjunkey

Cripes. I really don;t know. Judging by the Chirac's demeanor, I really can't give you a solid affirmative reply.


1,738 posted on 07/07/2005 5:12:35 AM PDT by onyx (Pope John Paul II - May 18, 1920 - April 2, 2005 = SANTO SUBITO!)
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To: lentulusgracchus

I'm concerned that those southern stations may need to be investigated. Shutting down the Tube was a sensible precaution.

Regards, Ivan


1,739 posted on 07/07/2005 5:12:42 AM PDT by MadIvan (You underestimate the power of the Dark Side - http://www.sithorder.com/)
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To: onyx

>> When France is hit, remind me to be sympathetic.<<

There goes my keyboard!


1,740 posted on 07/07/2005 5:12:43 AM PDT by netmilsmom (There was no sign of a pile of gnawed hearts.....)
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