explosionsâ€™ in London!!!!!

cyril · Post by **cyril** » Thu Jul 07, 2005 12:52 pm

http://www.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,3 ... 73,00.html

SURVIVORS DESCRIBE EXPLOSIONS

A witness told Sky News there was an explosion at the back of a Tube carriage and he had seen bodies.

Other passengers on the Metropolitan Line explosion are reported to have attempted to smash the windows of their Tube carriages with umbrellas in an attempt to escape.

Police are thought to have been sent into tunnels to evacuate people along the tracks.

Bradley Anderson told Sky News that he was involved in the Edgware Road incident on a Circle line train.

He said: "We just left Paddington station. About 15 seconds later there was some kind of explosion and we collided with another train.

"We were heading into the station when there was some kind of explosion or something.

"Everything went black and we collided into some kind of oncoming train.

"There was debris all over the trains. They evacuated us."

Clare Benson, 33, a city banker from Kensington, was on a tube at Edware Road when she heard a massive explosion in the tunnel behind her. It was about 8.40am.

"I was in the last carriage at the back of the train nearest the tunnel when I heard a huge bang - you could feel it.

"The lights went off for a couple of minutes and people were scared and wondering what to do.

"The drivers got out and were looking into the tunnel, then they announced that we should evacuate.

"My ears are still ringing and I was shaking."

One witess told Sky there was an explosion at the back of a tube carriage.

"There was a big hole in the carriage. There were people lying everywhere covered in blood," he said.

"People were screaming. We could not get out.

"The explosion was at the back of the carriage."

He said people managed to walk through the carriages to get out.

He said there was "bodies lying everywhere".

cyril · Post by **cyril** » Thu Jul 07, 2005 12:52 pm

Washington steps up transit security after London blasts

WASHINGTON (AP) â€” The nation's capital sent bomb-sniffing dogs and armed police officers to patrol subways and buses Thursday after a series of explosions on London transit systems.Passengers were being urged to report any suspicious activity.

About 1.2 million people a day ride Washington's buses and trains.

1.2 million people a day thats a lot using that type of transport
http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2005 ... last_x.htm

cyril · Post by **cyril** » Thu Jul 07, 2005 12:53 pm

just seen this link on Sky for people to let relatives know they're alright.

http://www.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,3 ... 01,00.html

fair play to them i know Sky get's a lot of stick but this is a good idea.

Ash · Post by **Ash** » Thu Jul 07, 2005 2:32 pm

Its a good idea, had a wee read there through them, kinda scary knowing its so close to home even though we should be used to the troubles we have had over here, but still is scary.
Just hope this isnt the start of anything major to come.

Cockatrice · Post by **Cockatrice** » Thu Jul 07, 2005 9:00 pm

jesus what time did you post that in Auckland

Magical O' Driscoll · Post by **Magical O' Driscoll** » Thu Jul 07, 2005 9:31 pm

Thats going to be a major downfall to tourism.

Post by **fermain** » Thu Jul 07, 2005 9:33 pm

Have to admit, I'm more nervous about flying and stuff, also that manchester's gonna be next!

Magical O' Driscoll · Post by **Magical O' Driscoll** » Thu Jul 07, 2005 9:36 pm

I think that America could get it again for Edinbrough.

Post by **fermain** » Thu Jul 07, 2005 9:37 pm

explain that last comment magical!

Magical O' Driscoll · Post by **Magical O' Driscoll** » Thu Jul 07, 2005 9:39 pm

Sorry i meant that America will get hit again or Edinborugh could get hit becuase of the wrold leaders metting there or George Bush.

Post by **fermain** » Thu Jul 07, 2005 9:42 pm

yup, everywhere could be a target. i only thought manchester because it seems to be the likely target in the north of england, and the terror cell was discovered there 2 yrs ago. Lets hope they get the bar steward before they strike again!!

Magical O' Driscoll · Post by **Magical O' Driscoll** » Thu Jul 07, 2005 9:46 pm

I had a dream last night that their was bombs going of in this place i was at i could not remember

Post by **fermain** » Thu Jul 07, 2005 9:50 pm

you should read more light-hearted novels, or something to give you a laff, like watching ulster play last season!!!

rugbymunchkin · Post by **rugbymunchkin** » Fri Jul 08, 2005 12:38 pm

It is a scary thought that although it was kind of expected since 9-11, that the security forces could do nothing to prevent it happening.
One thing though, I don't think Belfast will be targeted - who in their right mind would want to mess with Ulsterbus and Translink - they're more of a danger without explosives!

colinh · Post by **colinh** » Fri Jul 08, 2005 5:56 pm

And they never run on time. ......... he definitely needs to read more.

Dad