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Really, haven't heard that!
by KaTiEStar
Something is happening in Croyden, Police and smoke are everywhere
(Edited by KaTiEStar 07/07/2005 12:33)
Posted: 12:42 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: 12:42 Jul 07 2005
Apprently theres a rumour that they've shot a suicide bomber in Canary Wharf, thats totaly not confirmed tho
Posted: 12:44 Jul 07 2005 I hadn't heard the Croyden or Suicide bomber thingy. I was watching BBC News 24 and now turned onto ITV.
by Teresa
Am I watching the wrong news channel? I'm missing all of this
Posted: 12:49 Jul 07 2005
Im watchign bbc but im getting it thru internet people who are either in london, know people who are on the scene in london or they're reading internet reports everywhere
Posted: 12:50 Jul 07 2005
Just had this notice circulated at work about network busy for mobile phones:
(Edited by Sydney 07/07/2005 12:51)
This will apply to all networks today
Due to the incidents across London today, Vodafone have invoked a procedure whereby cellular bandwidth is prioritised to government and emergency services.
You may well get a full signal but you may not be able to make/recv calls
Posted: 12:51 Jul 07 2005 
All sorts of rumours fly around in situations like this. For the sake of calm, can we please keep posts to confirmed news only.
Posted: 12:53 Jul 07 2005 Blimey! Something I agree with *shock*
by Byron
All sorts of rumours fly around in situations like this. For the sake of calm, can we please keep posts to confirmed news only.
Posted: 12:58 Jul 07 2005
Just spoke to Jimi and he's fine. He's trapped in Central London and is off to the Fox for a drink 'cos if he's gonna go he's gonna have a beer in his hand 
Posted: 13:05 Jul 07 2005
Thank god for that - The jimi thing
(Edited by KaTiEStar 07/07/2005 13:06)
(Edited by KaTiEStar 07/07/2005 13:06)
Posted: 13:05 Jul 07 2005 
Hey folks,
I live just behind the British Medical Association, and cycled down the road where the bus blew up this morning, though before the incident.
The pavements & roads were already packed with people walking to work as the tube network had already closed by then. It must'be been pretty horrific.
At the moment, everyone's been advised to stay put where you are as the tubes & buses & network rail services to London have all been suspended.
I live just behind the British Medical Association, and cycled down the road where the bus blew up this morning, though before the incident.
The pavements & roads were already packed with people walking to work as the tube network had already closed by then. It must'be been pretty horrific.
At the moment, everyone's been advised to stay put where you are as the tubes & buses & network rail services to London have all been suspended.
Posted: 13:09 Jul 07 2005
I'm not sure it's entirely appropriate to get into a debate over this subject right now. It's still very fresh.
Posted: 13:22 Jul 07 2005
Advice just published for people in and around London
The following advice has been issued by the emergency services to people in London today
· Stay where you are
· Don't travel into the city unless it an absolute emergency
· The Met continues to respond to 999 emergency calls but non-emergency calls will have a seriously delayed response
· Do not dial 999 if worried about relatives - the Metropolitan police will release a number soon.
· If you have minor injuries, use other healthcare services: pharmacist, walk-in centres or ring NHS Direct on 0845 4647
· If you need hospital treatment, use a taxi or get a lift from a friend or family member
· Do not contact police unless you have a genuine emergency
· Travel into London will be affected over the next few days
Posted: 13:26 Jul 07 2005 And there was me supposed to be using both those modes of transport today, in & out of Kings Cross, as it happens.
by Milky
Underground has been closed.
GNER have cancelled all trains in and out of London.
Just glad I moved my plans from this morning to this afternoon.
I'd rather not get there today than not get there ever...
(Edited by Taz 07/07/2005 13:29)
Posted: 13:27 Jul 07 2005 Glad to hear you are okay
by Taz
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And there was me supposed to be using both those modes of transport today.
Just glad I moved my plans from this morning to this afternoon.
I'd rather not get there today than not get there ever...
RIP to those who have died
Posted: 13:29 Jul 07 2005 