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Anyone hear off Wale or Jimi yet?
Posted: 11:34 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)
They can't be cancelling all flights, my brother has just flown in from Turkey.
Posted: 11:55 Jul 07 2005 I am inclinded to agree.
by KaTiEStar
I think its a warning for 2012...and no G, not from the french
Posted: 11:58 Jul 07 2005 Which is important economic information for the whole country. It might not have the same emotional impact as limbless dead people and to you it might not be important, but it is something that should be reported on the news.
by lizzieslayer
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: 11:59 Jul 07 2005 Didn't say it wasn't important to me, just didn't think it was particuarly fitting to talk about it so quickly after the explosions. I would prefer to know about how many casualties etc.
by Sydney
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Which is important economic information for the whole country. It might not have the same emotional impact as limbless dead people and to you it might not be important, but it is something that should be reported on the news.
Posted: 12:04 Jul 07 2005 She's in Italy. We're texting now and she's gonna call me soon.
by Lioness
Has anyone heard from Kat?
Posted: 12:05 Jul 07 2005
Tony Blair is gonna leave the G8 and come back to london but they are going to carry on without him, how unfair is that.
Posted: 12:06 Jul 07 2005 Glad to hear it. I thought she was elsewhere but wanted to check and be sure.
by Teresa
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She's in Italy. We're texting now and she's gonna call me soon.
Posted: 12:06 Jul 07 2005