Explosions in London

Subject: RE: Explosions in London
From: mooman
Date: 07 Jul 05 - 06:27 AM

It unfortunately looks very serious from the patchwork of reports I am getting. My sincere thoughts to all London 'Catters and to all that may be caught up in this.

I was due to be travelling back from London to Brussels this morning but my trip was cancelled earlier this week and I would have been using underground and train.

Peace

moo

Subject: RE: Explosions in London
From: Mary in Kentucky
Date: 07 Jul 05 - 06:24 AM

News still fluid...2 bus explosions, 6 tube explosions...Tony Blair to speak at noon London time.

Subject: RE: Explosions in London
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 07 Jul 05 - 06:19 AM

There may well be more bombs on buses. The MAdrid model is of backpacks being left on buses and later detonated remotely using mobile phones. As a result, the police has shut down the mobile phone network in several London areas, to prevent any further detonations in case the same model is being used here.

Subject: RE: Explosions in London
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 07 Jul 05 - 06:17 AM

From News 24 at 11.15 am. News at the moment is that there are two bus explosions and 4 tube explosions. Oddly, there is also talk (unconfirmed) of a train crash at Kings Cross. There are fatalities from the bus but no number yet.

Power surge has been excluded now - it was ruled out when the first bus exploded at Tavistock Square.

I think every London commuter knew this would happen one day.

I hope all London Catters are OK.

Rhiannon

Subject: RE: Explosions in London
From: Mary in Kentucky
Date: 07 Jul 05 - 06:16 AM

At least three bus explosions, several tube explosions at various stations, according to CNN.

Subject: RE: Explosions in London
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 07 Jul 05 - 06:15 AM

Excellent response from emergency services so far, the relevant action plans have kicked in. The recent practice runs are paying off.

A number of eye witnesses have reported seeing bodies under sheets on the pavements... I suspect the casualty list to be of some size. But no official confirmation yet.

Clearly terrorist activity, the coincidence makes it hard to imagine anything else. The National Grid already refuted the initial claims of power surges on the underground.

Subject: RE: Explosions in London
From: Mary in Kentucky
Date: 07 Jul 05 - 06:10 AM

CNN reports six explosions.

Subject: RE: Explosions in London
From: alanabit
Date: 07 Jul 05 - 06:09 AM

The simultaneous explosions in buses and tube stations suggests this was planned. It is horrible news. I will be hoping casualties are kept to a minimum, as will everyone else here.

Subject: RE: Explosions in London
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 07 Jul 05 - 06:06 AM

It's several explosions on the underground, and at least one bus explosion (one fatality confirmed so far there)

Subject: RE: Explosions in London
From: sapper82
Date: 07 Jul 05 - 06:03 AM

BBC websites down but R4 11:00 news is bad

Subject: RE: Explosions in London
From: GUEST,KB
Date: 07 Jul 05 - 05:59 AM

Eyewitness reports from BBC news here : http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/4659243.stm

Subject: RE: Explosions in London
From: Flash Company
Date: 07 Jul 05 - 05:57 AM

Seems a bit confusing at the moment, London Underground is calling it a 'power surge', Union of Transport Workers is calling it a bomb.
If the story of a bus approaching Russell Square blowing up is true, it aint no power surge. Glad I'm a long way from London at the moment.

FC

Subject: RE: Explosions in London
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 07 Jul 05 - 05:53 AM

OK here. Just angry

Subject: RE: Explosions in London
From: Kaleea
Date: 07 Jul 05 - 05:51 AM

Our prayers are with you, your family and friends. I am praying for you all now. We care about you and send to you all the love we can muster. Please take care & let us know if there is anything we can do for you.
    Peace must prevail. Only love can conquer hate. You are loved.

Subject: Explosions in London
From: GUEST,KingBrilliant
Date: 07 Jul 05 - 05:45 AM

Am reading reports of multiple explosions on London Underground + London buses. Very scarey. Hope all our Londoners are alright.
(BBC news site has reports)
blasts

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