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Posted: 10:31 Jul 07 2005
Explosions on the Underground
The entire London Underground network has been closed due to an alleeged power surge between Liverpool Street and Aldgate, causing explosions.
Have been told to report for work as the network may be running a special service as soon as all is clear.
T21 Staff additions
Please base the discussion in this thread on facts not on rumours to avoid further panic
-----News Update-----
Charles Clarke - 4 terrorist attacks confirmed, Russell Square and King's Cross Underground; Moorgate, Aldgate, and Liverpool Street Underground; Edgware Road Underground; and Tavistock Square
Charles Clarke - Underground will be closed for atleast the rest of the day
Police - Several fatalities confirmed from Edgware Road blast.
Skynews - Previously unknown group calling itself "Secret Organisation al Qaeda in Europe" said it carried out the attacks as revenge for British "military massacres" in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Skynews - Two people have been confirmed dead and at least 90 people injured in the explosion at Aldgate Station.
BBC - 34 deaths confirmed
Mobile networks are being prioritized for government and emergency use in the London area. So your calls might not come through even if you have full signal.
-----Travel Update----
The entire Underground network has been suspended until further notice. Buses services have also been halted.
Many trains are terminating outside the capital. The RAC has warned people not to drive in the London area. London's National Express services are halted.
The Met has urged anyone who does not need to come into London on Thursday not to do so.
People already in London are encouraged to limit travelling as far as possible.
(Edited by Chambler 07/07/2005 13:29)
(Edited by Chambler 07/07/2005 15:47)
Have been told to report for work as the network may be running a special service as soon as all is clear.
T21 Staff additions
Please base the discussion in this thread on facts not on rumours to avoid further panic
-----News Update-----
Charles Clarke - 4 terrorist attacks confirmed, Russell Square and King's Cross Underground; Moorgate, Aldgate, and Liverpool Street Underground; Edgware Road Underground; and Tavistock Square
Charles Clarke - Underground will be closed for atleast the rest of the day
Police - Several fatalities confirmed from Edgware Road blast.
Skynews - Previously unknown group calling itself "Secret Organisation al Qaeda in Europe" said it carried out the attacks as revenge for British "military massacres" in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Skynews - Two people have been confirmed dead and at least 90 people injured in the explosion at Aldgate Station.
BBC - 34 deaths confirmed
Mobile networks are being prioritized for government and emergency use in the London area. So your calls might not come through even if you have full signal.
-----Travel Update----
The entire Underground network has been suspended until further notice. Buses services have also been halted.
Many trains are terminating outside the capital. The RAC has warned people not to drive in the London area. London's National Express services are halted.
The Met has urged anyone who does not need to come into London on Thursday not to do so.
People already in London are encouraged to limit travelling as far as possible.
(Edited by Chambler 07/07/2005 13:29)
(Edited by Chambler 07/07/2005 15:47)
i'm glad I didn;t go to London earlier. Poo I needed to go there today! Dunno if its worth going down now as transport will be a nightmare, the buses will be packed. Hmm
Posted: 10:39 Jul 07 2005
Oh my god, its buses too. Fatalities too. I'm not going into London today. news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/4659093.stm
Posted: 10:43 Jul 07 2005
Underground has been closed.
GNER have cancelled all trains in and out of London.
Hoping the Londoners are okay...
GNER have cancelled all trains in and out of London.
Hoping the Londoners are okay...
Posted: 10:49 Jul 07 2005
News story on Guardian Unlimited if you can get on there, web traffic on the news sites is pretty heavy
at the moment.
I'm shocked! Hope all the people I know who live and work in London are okay
at the moment.
I'm shocked! Hope all the people I know who live and work in London are okay
Posted: 10:54 Jul 07 2005
Just to show how much the Beeb care, on News 24 they're letting us know how it has effected the stock market. The pound is apparently really weak now.
Posted: 10:57 Jul 07 2005 
news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/4659093.stm
www.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30000-1188265,00.html
www.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30000-1188273,00.html
www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/articles/PA_NEWA1788271120723947A00?source=PA%20Feed&ct=5
Explosive devices have been found, a 2nd explosion has just happened in Tavistock, and a device has just been found in moorgate..
I hope nobody I know was anywhere near all this
(Edited by Stoo 07/07/2005 11:00)
www.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30000-1188265,00.html
www.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30000-1188273,00.html
www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/articles/PA_NEWA1788271120723947A00?source=PA%20Feed&ct=5
Explosive devices have been found, a 2nd explosion has just happened in Tavistock, and a device has just been found in moorgate..
I hope nobody I know was anywhere near all this
(Edited by Stoo 07/07/2005 11:00)
Posted: 11:00 Jul 07 2005
I've heard from PoF, DM and Ethan so they're alright. Not heard from any of the other London peeps yet..
Doesn't Wale work near Edgeware Rd???
Doesn't Wale work near Edgeware Rd???
Posted: 11:00 Jul 07 2005
Most days I go through either KGX or liverpool street during rush hour, fortunately I'm not in today Lived right next to Russell Square for 4 years, so know pretty much everywhere affected very well
Lived right next to Russell Square for 4 years, so know pretty much everywhere affected very well
Posted: 11:07 Jul 07 2005
Apparently they've been quite a few explosions, in multiple areas of London.
Posted: 11:07 Jul 07 2005 KGX, Russell Sq, Liverpool St, & Aldgate plus others in those areas. Suggestions of several others.
by lizzieslayer
Apparently they've been quite a few explosions, in multiple areas of London.
Posted: 11:10 Jul 07 2005 And also Tavestock Square and Houndsditch.
by Callum
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KGX, Russell Sq, Liverpool St, & Aldgate plus others in those areas. Suggestions of several others.
Posted: 11:12 Jul 07 2005
Stockwell Station now closed due to suspect package found.
Posted: 11:14 Jul 07 2005
Was meant to take my 6yr old into London for his portfolio shoot tomorrow but I've cancelled that now.
The poor people being interviewed on Sky news. They're obviously distressed yet they're getting cameras shoved in their faces
The poor people being interviewed on Sky news. They're obviously distressed yet they're getting cameras shoved in their faces
Posted: 11:14 Jul 07 2005 
I've been trying to call and text peeps, but the mobile networks must be flooded and it's all bouncing back at me. I didn't realise the french were that peeved! 
Posted: 11:14 Jul 07 2005 You are so sick
by Ethan
I've been trying to call and text peeps, but the mobile networks must be flooded and it's all bouncing back at me. I didn't realise the french were that peeved!
Posted: 11:20 Jul 07 2005
Ive heard from alex and Marky.
We're up to 6 explotions now and apprently a massive train crash a kings cross, but thats not confirmed.
A friend of my aunts work can find her husband, who works in aldgate east
And my dad cant get back into the country, they've cancelled his flight from hungry and other flights too
We're up to 6 explotions now and apprently a massive train crash a kings cross, but thats not confirmed.
A friend of my aunts work can find her husband, who works in aldgate east
And my dad cant get back into the country, they've cancelled his flight from hungry and other flights too
Posted: 11:31 Jul 07 2005