Mission Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Story here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyconcrete Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Story here. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I've heard reports it was power surges? yet on Sky an eye witness said he seen the top of a bus destroyed.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mission Posted July 7, 2005 Author Share Posted July 7, 2005 My very first thought was it was something to undermine London's ability to cope with the Olympics. 3FM News have just reported that at least one explosive device has been found. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
french Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 It sounds fishy to me, just heard about a possible bomb on a bus as well. Very fishy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringwraith Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Sky news is saying there have been bombs on buses and the tube in central London. Many casualties and at least one fatality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Just got word from a mate in irc, said he was on one of the busses before it exploded. Said the police evacuated it. Sounds like its bombs and the police are being tipped off? Very bad news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 From what I'm seeing on the news - looks pretty bad, one bus totally has it's roof ripped off! Not good!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinkydevil Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 20 confirmed dead - not good. EDIT to add source: 3FM News Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-rhymes Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Let's hope that they get the people who have done this. They have exposed themselves now and I hope these few sick people get put down. We have lived with terrorism for years in the UK and it sickens me everytime it happens. I was praying that no one died. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonan3 Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Explosions on London Transport cause chaos (ITV News) 10.33AM, Thu Jul 7 2005 There have been a series of explosions on the London Underground and up to three on buses in the city. The entire tube network has been closed and union officials have said their sources have told them there was at least one explosive device on the underground. An explosion was reported at 8.49am at Liverpool Street station and emergency services were immediately sent to the scene. Explosions have also been reported at King's Cross and Aldgate and an eyewitness said she saw an explosion rip though a bus near Russell Square. Belinda Seabrook said: "I was on the bus in front and heard an incredible bang. I turned round and half the double decker bus was in the air." London Underground said: "The network has been suspended until further notice and all stations are being evacuated. "This follows major incidents at Liverpool Street and Edgware Road stations. Emergency services are on site and are working closely with London Underground." A London Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: "We are sending multiple resources to a number of central London locations." A spokesman for the City of London Police said there were "quite a large number of casualties" at Aldgate Station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinkydevil Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Anyone know if there is an emergency helpline number setup yet? I'm trying to get in touch with friends and can't get through. Presume the network is v.busy at the mo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringwraith Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Met Police Commissioner just said there have been 6 explosions at Edgware Road, Kings Cross, Liverpool Street, Russel Square, Aldgate & Moorgate. Would not comment on fatalities or who may be responsible. All London transport now closed. Reports of scares in Swindon and Brighton also coming out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speckled Frost Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Police believe the bombs may have been detonated by mobile phone so most networks are down apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posters Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 This is terrible. I am having real difficulty trying to track down 2 relatives. I hope others are having better luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stavros Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Brighton & Hove Forums say that Brighton Station has been closed. Southern FM have reported that Brighton and possibly Swindon are closed due to a suspicious package. http://forums.thisisbrightonandhove.co.uk/...258&whichpage=2 Stav. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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