BLAST AT CITY TUBE STATION - FOUR BOMB EXPLOSIONS AROUND LONDON

Sky News ^ | July 7, 2005

[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.

[Sacajaweau]

Huh, huh!!

I also looked up a tarot card. I found the 7 of swords = secret plan.

One of my great old books has a picture of a Mohammed follower on horseback entitled "A sword in one hand and the Koran in the other".

[ohioWfan]

OK. Thanks.

[rwfromkansas]

The circ is only 7,000, so we only have five reporters...including me, the intern.

And with that, I need to get back to writing a story.

[kassie]

Thank you Lord indeed!

[ohioWfan]

OK........so it's Edgeware. Thanks for the info.

[A Citizen Reporter]

This map shows a little more of the entire tube system, but the locations that were bombed are not marked. You can see more easily, how the locations that were chosen were the feeder lines to the outlying areas. Aldgate station feeds the eastern area of London.

[steveegg]

The circ is only 7,000, so we only have five reporters...including me, the intern.

Then it's completely understandable.

[ohioWfan]

She's very glad to be in the United States for the next two weeks! God is good!

[bannie]

I wonder what the spanish people are thinking....

They're probably thinking that the Brits should have bowed down. Those who are not brave enough to fight for their freedom probably cannot understand those who are.

[EDINVA]

do you have any photos of Perky Katie on Nov 3, 2004 ? Now THAT was a sad face !

[The Mower]

I found this blog on the attacks, good read..

http://www.alpha-tickets.blogspot.com

[Eagles Talon IV]

Talking numbers here, friend. Care to speculate what % of the mindless, cowardly and savage attacks on helpless men woman and children over the past 5 years have been executed by other them MUSLIMS, middle eastern MUSLIMS, swarthy looking MUSLIMS, women included but MUSLIMS.

If they switch to WASPs at a later date then we deal with that at the time. To not attack this problem in a way that deals with the reality as backed by the facts of TODAY is nothing short of sheer lunacy.

[af_vet_rr]

The United Kingdom cannot do want Spain or the US did after the Beirut Bombing. They must show they mean buisness and they need to kick some terrorist ass.

They will do exactly what needs to be done. They stood alone against Hitler. Unlike us, they wouldn't freak out because some bride runs away. It takes a lot to ruffle their feathers.

Hell, if you saw some of the older Monty Python stuff, you'd see they used to do skits mocking the IRA bombings. As I said, the US could learn a lesson or two from then when it comes to these kinds of things. They don't scare easily.

[Pyro7480]

There's a guy who was pretty messed up on one of the trains being interviewed right now on BBC News (you can watch it online via Windows Media Player or RealMedia). He's lucky to be alive.

[Blzbba]

"they are trying to pour salt on London's wounds...(by using) India reporters in the heart of the terrorist acts in London."


Indians have plenty of experience dealing with Muslime terrorism, unfortunately. Don't associate Hindu Indians with Muslime terrorism.

[CitizenM]

Just got a phone call from daughter...Also the friend's son was able to call home, and is also fine..,

I know you and the parents of the son are all mightily relieved. I am glad you heard good news. Yes, thank you Lord for all who were spared.

Our hearts are filled with prayers for the people in London.

[ohioWfan]

Praise God that your family is also OK.

(Tell them to stay inside for a while!)

[bernie_g]

BBC have a map with the locations clearly marked.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4659957.stm

[Redbob]

"Listen to Laura Ingraham live.."

Apparently too many others are trying to - won't open.

[ohioWfan]

Divine Intervention, to be sure.

To be sure!