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.
No, like I said, Edgware Road is a strategic point on the Tube network. It more than likely has absolutely nothing to do with the neighbourhood surrounding it.
Regards, Ivan
Prayers for London, our leaders, and all of us.
BBC here are interviewing St Mary's hospital spokesman. He is reporting having recieved four critical injuries (including loss of limbs), 14 serious injuries and numerous minor injuries and walking wounded.
The only remotley good news he had was that none of the casulties they had recieved were children.
Note: This is just one of many hospitals coping with these events.
You gotta love the MSNBC crawler - "not ruling out an intentional attack". Huh?
"The Children in Black couldn't organize a fireworks display, let alone something like this."
I know that brother..
"Buckhead in Buckhead"
Corny, I know. Sometimes it gets the best of me.
blair will NOT appease these bastards...
TY Keep it coming Brit_Guy !
ITV was quoting police sources who estimated the fatalities at around 20. I think the two confirmed dead were taken out of Aldgate East station, which is in Whitechapel area.
British officials aren't ruling out an intentional attack? Gee, was it that all those bombs might've got on those trains and buses by mistake?
DC increases metro security after London blasts per Fox News.
Yes, maybe after they are found and then sliced and diced into little pieces.
For the love of God, SHUT UP about Bush and the border.
FGS, shut up.
i doubt it be the IRA, though it could be a splinter group. more likely they would go for a singe prestige target than the random killing of civilians.
irish groups don't work with others on operational jobs, they are more security concious than most terrorists.
The faction of the bloodthirsty sure celebrated. Of course, they're likely the same poeple who applaud and worship the suicide bombers.
OPINION: THAT'S A RUMOR...let's check the news over there...
http://www.jpost.com
http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=JPost/JPArticle/ShowFull&cid=1120702708882
http://www.insideisrael.com
http://www.idf.il
Bet it was a bed-wetter.
G'morning Howlin . . .are ya glad she called ?
Sky News : Terrorist expert Chris Bellamy - No indication of chemicals etc., appears purely conventional attack
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