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.
Watch the language and personal attacks. Consider this your final warning. Suspensions will follow.
And also, the possible troll, when he/she complains about the money spent by President Bush,,,MIGHT want to remember what shape the military was in when 9/11 happened!!!
I'm still betting on troll!!!
Probably not, it will take awhile to figure out who, but the Brits are faster on these things then we are.
There ain't no nuts on FR! LOL!
We stand in solidarity with you. God Bless.
Who here believes that a NYTimes reporter would keep that a secret through the WHOLE 2004 campaign? NONE!
That is why this whole Rove conspiracy is so stupid, but if it keeps the kiddies entertained, then fine, maybe it will keep them out of the way of the adults!
that was ChiaJoe BinBiden??
Thank you!
Yep, Boxer did as well, As you might have guessed I am checking Senate Web sites. It's amazing that the Dems rush out statements to blast Bush about not protecting America, from people who are merely misunderstood in their esimation, you know just a nuisance. Amazing!
Hey ... you up for the job??? I'd work for your campaign!!
I just reread some of my posts...spelling totally off the wall from nervousness!!! They went off to Harrods after they all got back to the hotel and then were near Victorias station and were told to leave quickly. Just stay put already I say!
That sentence sounds like politician speak...and I am thinking that an aide might have written it...besides, if he is thinking of running, he isn't going to want any answers to an e-mail give any ammunition to the dems...
I hate the answer myself....and I would love for Allen to just say what he really thinks, but I think these politicians get so used to talking in this way, that they it just comes out...blech!!
I will go and buy the panties from the local prostitutes if they'll put them on their heads.
To: TheOtherOneThe US has got your back
9 posted on 07/07/2005 7:12:34 AM PDT by TheOtherOne
I'll gladly contribute.
Biden is such a loser!!!
Yeah, just leave it to the dems to use this to attack, attack, attack....
The build up of our xlinton decimated military is indeed a significant part of the spending policy of this administration........much necessary and much appreciated by those of us who value our troops and our military capability.
Said poster probably isn't counted among that group.
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