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Yes surely they'd attack up there because of the important high profile men up there.
by KaTiEStar
Id not thought about it being because of the G8...i woud have though they'd attacked Gleneagles for that
Posted: 12:12 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)
Posted: 12:12 Jul 07 2005
Alkieda or whatever they are called has taken responsiblity.
And Mandy is ok, just heard form her
And Mandy is ok, just heard form her
Posted: 12:15 Jul 07 2005 
I'd imagine that it has more to do with G8 than the Olympics. There's no way that something like this could have been planned since the announcement.
They wouldn't be able to target Gleneagles as they wouldn't be able to get past security. Their intention is to cause as much disruption as possible, and they don't care how many people they hurt in doing that
They wouldn't be able to target Gleneagles as they wouldn't be able to get past security. Their intention is to cause as much disruption as possible, and they don't care how many people they hurt in doing that
Posted: 12:16 Jul 07 2005
Theres defonatly been a crash in one of the kings cross tube tunnels, people are dead and trapped and they are starting a rescue
Posted: 12:17 Jul 07 2005
A police helicoptor and the air ambulance has just gone over my house (the station is near me) and they were going in london direction
Posted: 12:18 Jul 07 2005 Where did you here this?
by KaTiEStar
Alkieda or whatever they are called has taken responsiblity.
Posted: 12:18 Jul 07 2005 I heard that, but wasn't sure if it was official or not. To me, I know this sounds sick but surely Al Q'uaeda (sp?) would want to cause maximum chaos and deaths they'd attack more places in the underground rather than buses and Canary Wharf
by KaTiEStar
Alkieda or whatever they are called has taken responsiblity.
Posted: 12:19 Jul 07 2005 
Al Qaieda just declared on a 200 word statement that they were responsible for the bombings in London this morning - still to be confirmed.
Posted: 12:22 Jul 07 2005
BBC news, MI5 found a website with a 200 hundred word statment saying it was them
Posted: 12:23 Jul 07 2005 But Gleneagles is under shit hot security right now. what better time to attack London than when the security efforts are focussed elsewhere. Its likely that this has been planned for months and yesterdays's announcement was just the icing on the cake for the terrorists.
by KaTiEStar
Id not thought about it being because of the G8...i woud have though they'd attacked Gleneagles for that
I've also heard that reports that an 'Al Quaieda related organisation' has claimed responsibility on a website.
Also the London Ambulance Service have reported another explosion at Leicester Square.
Posted: 12:24 Jul 07 2005 Just what I was gonna write but you did it so much better than I could have
by Sydney
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But Gleneagles is under shit hot security right now. what better time to attack London than when the security efforts are focussed elsewhere. Its likely that this has been planned for months and yesterdays's announcement was just the icing on the cake for the terrorists.
Posted: 12:26 Jul 07 2005
Never thought of it like that, but I suppose that could be true. Loads of police and services have been sent up to Scotland so I should imagine there'd be less down here.
Still won't put me off London.
Still won't put me off London.
Posted: 12:28 Jul 07 2005
My Dad works in an office in between Aldgate and Liverpool Street, and he heard the explosions. His building aren't letting people out, and they've cut all the phone wires just in case.
So yeah, I'm feeling a little edgy at the moment. Was meant to be going to Sum41 in a few hours, but considering a) the police are warning people into london b) Liverpool Street is my connecting station and c) the underground is closed and d) it's probably cancelled anyway (large crowds of people, really not a good idea)
If I hadn't have been working today, I'd have been right there, how scary.
I hope everyone stays safe, and thanks for the concern from some people
So yeah, I'm feeling a little edgy at the moment. Was meant to be going to Sum41 in a few hours, but considering a) the police are warning people into london b) Liverpool Street is my connecting station and c) the underground is closed and d) it's probably cancelled anyway (large crowds of people, really not a good idea)
If I hadn't have been working today, I'd have been right there, how scary.
I hope everyone stays safe, and thanks for the concern from some people
Posted: 12:31 Jul 07 2005
Something is happening in Croyden, Police and smoke are everywhere
(Edited by KaTiEStar 07/07/2005 12:33)
(Edited by KaTiEStar 07/07/2005 12:33)
Posted: 12:32 Jul 07 2005 Nope, and I'd imagine most people are of the same opinion, it's not like we're America and about to close down the country and hide for the next few weeks, experience with the IRA has well prepared the emergency services for this sort of thing, and most of us will just get on with life as if you don't, the terrorists have already won..
by lizzieslayer
Still won't put me off London.
(Edited by Stoo 07/07/2005 12:34)
Posted: 12:34 Jul 07 2005 Don't think so, Scotland Yard haven't confirmned anything yet.
by Teresa
Has the suicide bomber on the bus been confirmed yet?
Posted: 12:38 Jul 07 2005