MAJOR incident in London

lemon_martini2 · Post by **lemon_martini2** » Thu Jul 07, 2005 7:04 pm

Not sure what's happened but here goes so far.May change

NO SERVICE on the Underground
Explosions at Liverpool Street,Edgware Road,Kings Cross,Aldgate
Possibly at Russell Square and Moorgate

Tube stations closed.Several Tube trains have collided
Possible bomb blast outside Russell Square in a London bus

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Another incident at Old Street.

Six stations are cordoned off-hundreds of thousands of people being evacuated from stations and surrounding buildings

mlittle · Post by **mlittle** » Thu Jul 07, 2005 7:45 pm

In case anyone's wondering....CNN Intl. reporting that all subway serivce in London shut down due to multiple explosions w/in Underground....Police also investigating a series of three explosions involving buses in the center of London, according to both CNN and MSNBC; total of six explosions if latest reports are correct. Power is also down throughout the whole of London....Police are not ruling out whether all the incidents are intentional....repeat, multiple explosions both above- and below-ground throughout the London area according to multiple U.S. news sources(CNN, MSNBC, Fox News) as of 5:44 A.M. EST(09:44 UTC 7 July).

mlittle · Post by **mlittle** » Thu Jul 07, 2005 8:00 pm

Updating posting from 05:45 AM....Police confirming bus explosions at Russell Square and Tavistock Square(CNN Intl.), and at Edgware Station, Aldgate, and the other stations that lemon listed in the first posting. There are reports of numerous casualties at several of the places mentioned and there is increasing suspicion that these incidents were intentional, but that has not been confirmed as of yet.

Ed · Post by Ed » Thu Jul 07, 2005 8:38 pm

Whether or not these blasts were intentional, it is a sad day for London and Britain and our condolences go out to all the victims and their loved ones.

Thanks lemon_martini2 and mlittle for reporting this.

Whilst it is hard in times like these, we'd like to remind everyone that political/religious comments aren't allowed on these forums and so we urge everyone to refrain from making such comments here.

Bundy · Post by **Bundy** » Fri Jul 08, 2005 11:37 am

update - last I heard, 40 confirmed dead, 900 seriously injured.

Kapel · Post by **Kapel** » Fri Jul 08, 2005 4:11 pm

Guys,this has been the worst moment of my life.
My wife is a journalist & was in London to cover the London 2012.

This email was the first contact with her,thankfully all is well ,but my heart goes out to the family who are going thru this trauma.

i was at russell sq a bus in front of my exploded i ahve never been so scared in my life got very hysterical just came to work cause it was closer on my way to the airport and not safe to be out and about and going ot the ariprot in a bit cause im still shaking all our phones have been cut off so cant call /msg etc we hvae been told to stay where we are and not move out. i was running helter sklter not knowing where to go what is safe it was awful people with blood and soot adn body parts everywhere i was right in the center of it never seen an explosion before bits flying everywhere and out entire bus shook would have been my buc in about 2 minutes we were driving right into it

She has arrived back home here & is with me.

Bundy · Post by **Bundy** » Fri Jul 08, 2005 4:16 pm

glad to hear she is safe

mlittle · Post by **mlittle** » Fri Jul 08, 2005 4:17 pm

Just read your posting, kapel, and I second what bundy said. Glad to her she's safe, okay, kapel.

rah · Post by **rah** » Fri Jul 08, 2005 4:20 pm

Good one mate. All the best for your wife. I am sure she is happy to be back home. I have a mate who was on the train at kings cross station. Luckily he was not in the affected carriage.

Kapel · Post by **Kapel** » Fri Jul 08, 2005 4:26 pm

I know guys.Thank you very much.

Thanks God.

lemon_martini2 · Post by **lemon_martini2** » Fri Jul 08, 2005 10:59 pm

Checking in.Anyone need desparately to get in touch with other Brit forumers I can try my best to get hold of them...

mlittle · Post by **mlittle** » Sat Jul 09, 2005 2:59 am

Updating info on yesterday's London bombings...the current casualty figures according to both CNN and MSNBC are 50 people were killed in the multiple bombings, w/over 700 wounded. Of those 700, authorities say around 2-3 dozen are in critical condition, and they are expecting the death toll to rise. Police, meanwhile, have begun a massive manhunt for those responsible for the bombings, and have begun going through physical evidence and CCTV recordings in an effort to find out what happened...Will try to update as additional information is released.

Ed · Post by Ed » Sat Jul 09, 2005 1:14 pm

As a mark of respect for those who lost their lives in London yesterday, a minute?s silence will be held before the start of the 2005 British Grand Prix on Sunday, July 10.

At this tragic and difficult time, the FIA, Formula One Management, Silverstone Circuits, the teams, drivers and everyone involved in Formula One send their condolences and deepest sympathies to the families and friends of those who lost their lives.

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