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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.
Thanks ;*)
Roger that.
Well you're welcome, I think I better sign off for the night who knows what tomorrow may bring! Catch you tomorrow.
How long do you think before they start questions if London can handle the security needed for the Olympic games."?
G'night defconw. I was thinking the same thing. I FReep tomorrow and it is a late night for me. But I LOVE supporting our Troops!
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Sure the morning shows talking heads will pose that quesiton about 6 hours from now
Just think of a world where all of these terrorists can run loose and free.
I am convinced they have bio/chem....why wouldn't they use them?
I'm not a troll, been here a long time, but I would have thought they would have killed on the magnitude of 9-11.
You are probably right - rub salt in the wounds. Sad.
This should be the headline in all major papers tomorrow. Any bets on how many times we will see or hear it?
What makes you sure they haven't? It's very early in any incubation period...
shudder
Yeah, I'm a troll W Fan. I campaigned for the guy in the Republican stronghold(ha,ha)of Washington state in 2000. Bush has done an admirable job with the WOT, but when I hear him say things today like we're going to bring these terrorists to justice and we need to change hearts and minds-it makes me want to puke. We need to exterminate these POS NOW. Flame on, dude.
hey eddie, nice hooves
I appreciate the response. So let me get this straight...if someone thinks that W isn't serious enough about killing these POS that makes that person a lib? Hey, that's purty funny!
I'll bet! And for good reason. When you know please let me know!
Gitmo's off the radarscreen now! That conversation ended to day!
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