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.
MSNBC covering now. Still no one from the scene from NBC.
Fox going onto live coverage early.
One bus explosion in Tavistock square according to eyewitness currently on air with the BBC.
They're our staunchest ally. Figures they'd be next.
This is an organized attack.
That was about 45 minutes ago.
Maybe there was an attack on an electrical facility just prior to the train bombs?
I wonder who could have done this.................?
Indeed. Prayers and swift investigations. The Islamofascists will soon take credit.
Prayers for the victims! God save us all!
"I wonder who could have done this.................?"
Militant quakers, for sure!
8:46 AM US
8:58 AM UK
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/london/4659093.stm
Last Updated: Thursday, 7 July, 2005, 09:25 GMT 10:25 UK
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"Several hurt in Tube 'explosion'"
ARTICLE SNIPPET: "A City of London Police spokesman said there were "quite a large number of casualties" at Aldgate Station.
A bus was ripped apart in an explosion in central London, an eyewitness told news agency PA, and there were reports of at least one fatality.
PA also quoted Union officials as saying sources had told them there had been at least one explosive device on the Underground.
British Transport Police Surges took place at Aldgate, Edgware Road, King's Cross, Old Street and Russell Square stations.
Scotland Yard confirmed they were assisting with a "major incident" and said there were casualties.
A spokesman said officers were called out to Aldgate station at 8.50am to assist City of London and British Transport Police."
Jeez, I walked past there (instead of taking the bus) about 15 minutes prior to the explosion.
I'm out in the countryside, and fortunately my parents and sister are out of the country today.
I'll tell you more as soon as I know more about what's going on.
To the bastards who did this - we're coming for you. Time to die.
Regards, Ivan
I'm getting a bit freaked out for you. Please be careful--
Don't talk nonsense. Can you not let go of your prejudice for one minute?
BBC, Sky and ITV are reporting on the news first.
You're right on all counts, onyx. Effen subhumans.
The U.K. government had scheduled a press briefing for 1030 GMT here, but it's not yet known if questions will be taken on the tube blasts or whether Blair himself will attend.
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