but these gentlemen should be consulted as well:
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.
OK, I have called Howlin on her land line.
I don't think that Blair should return to London until the city is secured. It is much better to speak from Scotland and wait.
Well, we'll have to wait and see how many explosions make up the final tally. But that's a place to start. Other things to consider are anniversaries of attacks, assassinations anniversaries and so forth.
Also, one has to consider *why* this strategy in London?
blair statement expected at 12noon BST
No bid thing. I was just looking over those threads. Someone mentioned "Terrorists!" on one of the first threads before it was known what kind of plane hit the first building. This is obviously the most important event since 9-11 and I can't imagine what it's going to be like in NY, DC and other cities during the rush hour.
Glad to hear they are all ok.
Thanks for the update.
I have been here a long time. Just posted their MO to confirm what we all know about this attack.
If not meant to coincide with the G8, then it probably was today simply because the date (7/7) is easy to remember, easy to use as code, and a bit of pattern, which the stupid fanatic Islamifascists seem to have a fetish for.
Thanks, Jet.
I was aware of that... that is was done in Israel often. The word "unbelievable" I used meant DISGUSTING! Save your admonishments for some one else please.
Laz, ESPECIALLY durbin. Yes, with a little d. Just like his.
Sky : Tony Blair statement at midday GMT ( in approx 45 mins )
Thus far, 7 explosions on the 7th day of the 7th month.
Serious carnage.
MAJOR attack according to Sky news.
we've been on high alert since 9-11
Oh please no...
Thank God they're OK. Prayers.
Where did you hear about the financial district?
They quickly realised it was far worse than that.
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