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quiksilver
Joined: 11 Sep 2004
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 Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2005 1:29 am Post subject: London explosions. |
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Just got home from work and turned on CNN. Does anyone think this was a terrorist attack? They're still saying it was an "internal" problem (mechanical or electrical) but it was three different locations. It's now 6:40 pm so hopefully they tell us more soon.
Does anyone think it has anything to do with London being awarded the 2012 Olympics yesterday? They haven't made the link yet, well they haven't said it yet. Or maybe the G8 Summit. They've already brought up that link.
It'll be interesting to see what comes of it. |
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neandergirl
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First reports said a power surge but the BBC is reporting at least 6 explosions at different stations (Aldgate, Kings Cross, Edgeware Street, Russell Square, Old Street) as well as at least one explosion on a double decker bus. So the 'internal problem' is becoming less likely an explanation.
CNN still reporting that the bus explosion is unconfirmed. |
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JacktheCat
Joined: 08 May 2004
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| Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2005 1:40 am Post subject: |
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It's been confirmed. Several tube blasts and at least 3 bus bombs. Looks like a major terrorist attack on London.
I'm going to anoint this the offical thread. Please post on here and don't start another thread. |
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Ya-ta Boy
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
Location: Established in 1994
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| Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2005 2:07 am Post subject: |
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| CNN is reporting a series of 6 coordinated explosions with 2 fatalities at this point. |
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neandergirl
Joined: 23 Jun 2005
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coldcrush
Joined: 02 Apr 2004
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| Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2005 2:39 am Post subject: |
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| neandergirl wrote: |
First reports said a power surge but the BBC is reporting at least 6 explosions at different stations (Aldgate, Kings Cross, Edgeware Street, Russell Square, Old Street) as well as at least one explosion on a double decker bus. So the 'internal problem' is becoming less likely an explanation.
CNN still reporting that the bus explosion is unconfirmed. |
the image of the exploded bus on bbc world seems to confirm it alright. |
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Gopher
Joined: 04 Jun 2005
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| Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2005 2:53 am Post subject: |
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| Most unfortunate. Things will only get worse now. |
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rapier
Joined: 16 Feb 2003
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| Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2005 3:12 am Post subject: |
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| Apparently 2 casualties. amazingly low figure for a series of 7 blasts- good news, could've been a lot worse. |
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coldcrush
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| Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2005 3:20 am Post subject: |
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| rapier wrote: |
| Apparently 2 casualties. amazingly low figure for a series of 7 blasts- good news, could've been a lot worse. |
from the news feeds i am getting, it is a lot worse. |
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neandergirl
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| Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2005 3:22 am Post subject: |
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| It seems so. There are reports of much higher fatality numbers (nothing higher than 2 'confirmed') and rescue operations are still underway. Apparently there are still people trapped underground. It's early to be putting numbers on it. |
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neandergirl
Joined: 23 Jun 2005
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| Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2005 3:24 am Post subject: |
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| There's been a statement claiming responsibility from a group 'linked to Al Qaeda" as well. |
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funplanet
Joined: 20 Jun 2003
Location: The new Bucheon!
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| Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2005 3:24 am | |
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