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07-07-2005, 12:55 PM
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Early this morning explosions occured in and around central London, on both the underground and the roads. The attack involved 4 bombs which affected 7 areas around London. 37 people have died, 700 are injured.
Tony Blair, the Prime Minister, has made a statement condemning the incidents which he referred to as acts of terrorism. He will return to London; however the G8 leaders have all agreed that the Summit should continue in his absence. Mr Blair will return to Gleneagles later today.
Please stay safe.
If you're in London, stay where you are. Please don't contact the emergency services unless it's for a life threatening reason.
A hotline for people who are concerned about relatives is being set up; I will put up the number as soon as it's announced. EDIT: The emergency hotline has been announced. It is as follows: 0870 1566 344
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07-07-2005, 12:58 PM
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 OMG Absolutely!! Going to switch on the news... As a NYer I have very vivid memories of 9/11, a day I will never forget my whole life!
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07-07-2005, 01:00 PM
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It's all over the news.. I can't believe something like this is happening again... My prayers are with all the people affected by the attacks..
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07-07-2005, 01:00 PM
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| | Banshee
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i work on an IT desk that deals with some of the statins in london thankfully all of our staff there are safe..
This is just mindless vialonece attacking inosent people for no reason.
My thoughts are with the familys of all people affected by this.
*great emma for starting a topic about this even though it isnt HP releated*
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07-07-2005, 01:03 PM
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Thats awful. This is the first time I've heard about this today. Maybe cause I havent watched the news yet. I hope that people are safe and my thoughts go out to the injured. | |
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07-07-2005, 01:04 PM
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07-07-2005, 01:05 PM
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An explosion at Kings Cross station and a double decker bus? Also, several others?
How could something like this go unnoticed.. wasn't there security at the Subway or anything...
I hope that nothing else happens... a few groups are claiming responsiblity including the al qaeda one... *scared*
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07-07-2005, 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Tao My thoughts are with everyone over there. As are mine. I was at work when I found out. This guy came in to get his dinner, and was like, "Did you hear about all the bombings in London?"...We all thought he was nuts, but I guess he was right.
Hope it turns out that this didn't kill or harm to many people, but it has made me wonder when these things will stop happening. You would think that these terrorist would realise that bombing and killing people achieves nothing but hate. Still, this will be in my prayers tonight.
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07-07-2005, 01:08 PM
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there is security but it isnt 100%
however.. al qaeda have taken responsability for it...
bbc are advising if u r in london to stay where u are and not to move.. all mobile phone lins in londone the govermetn, and emergency services have priority to them..
i hope it is over
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07-07-2005, 01:10 PM
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| | Doxy
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Originally Posted by Hebecraft18 An explosion at Kings Cross station and a double decker bus? Also, several others?
How could something like this go unnoticed.. wasn't there security at the Subway or anything...
I hope that nothing else happens... a few groups are claiming responsiblity including the al qaeda one... *scared* Well it was hardly un-noticed.
There weren't any prior warnings, so the governement had no need to go and check everything out. Also, I hardly think that security would have stopped this. If terrorist want to bomb something, they will do it, no matter how secure the place is.
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07-07-2005, 01:18 PM
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My dad told me a few hours ago and I couldn't believe it! Now I'm almost crying! I know I don't live there but I dunno... London is London!
I wonder who the are the 2 deaths... *worried*
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07-07-2005, 01:22 PM
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I woke up to the news.
They are now reporting 12 dead with 180 seriously injured; of those 180, 120 have been released from hospital.
My thoughts and prayers go to all Londoners. Please stay safe, everyone.
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07-07-2005, 01:23 PM
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According to the news, it is now 40 dead and 300 injured! My prayers go out to the people of London.
Four explosions...
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07-07-2005, 01:24 PM
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I have been following CNN for the past few hours. It's terrible really, to see this again, after 9/11, which really shook the world terribly.
Numbers are not certain at this point of time, but the number of deaths have increased.
My condolences to those who have lost someone, please stay safe and strong.
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07-07-2005, 01:24 PM
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How could something like this go unnoticed.. wasn't there security at the Subway or anything...
It didn't go unnoticed. Quote:
however.. al qaeda have taken responsability for it...
There is no official news on who responsible.
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07-07-2005, 01:25 PM
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people in this world are so crazy and evil i cant believe people are so evil to kill people who have done nothing wrong i am praying for everyone in london and i hope no more attacks occure god bless every one in london
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07-07-2005, 01:26 PM
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They are now reporting 12 dead with 180 seriously injured; of those 180, 120 have been released from hospital.
That's odd. The BBC haven't announced any official figures. Several hundred wounded are in hospitals scattered around London. Quote:
Four explosions...
It's confusing but Scotland Yard is saying 7. There are reports from 7. 6 in underground stations, one on a road.
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07-07-2005, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Lissydove According to the news, it is now 40 dead and 300 injured! My prayers go out to the people of London. 40?!
Australian news are way behind - still reporting 12 deaths at 7 locations.
It's such a tragic event, especially at this time - a day after the news about the Olympics, and during the G8 summit.
I don't have any family or friends in London, but my thoughts are with the victims and their families over there.
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07-07-2005, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Emma It's confusing but Scotland Yard is saying 7. There are reports from 7. 6 in underground stations, one on a road. I know, I'm looking at Yahoo news and they are saying: four blasts kill 40 and injure 300 in London.
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07-07-2005, 01:30 PM
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The BBC hasn't given a count so I've no idea what the official figure is. Deaths are minimal though, that's the main feeling I'm getting from the news. Several hundred people are at hospital, mainly the walking injured although some are critical and a few are fatal.
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07-07-2005, 01:31 PM
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i can't believe it. i'm watching it on tv. i'm so scared to go back to classes in NY they said something might happen there...
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07-07-2005, 01:32 PM
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There is no official news on who responsible.
Here on the Australian News, they are claiming Al-Qaeda have claimed responsibility for the bomings.
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07-07-2005, 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Marcella_Riddle
It's confusing but Scotland Yard is saying 7. There are reports from 7. 6 in underground stations, one on a road.
I read somewhere... probably BBC, that it's now 4, and not 7 as previously reported.
There'll be news on casualties etc in around an hour, apparently.
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07-07-2005, 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by cutiepie0319 i can't believe it. i'm watching it on tv. i'm so scared to go back to classes in NY they said something might happen there... Fear is exactly what these terrorists want. It's what keeps them going. We shouldn't give in to them. It only means they win.
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07-07-2005, 01:33 PM
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Royal London Hospital - 208 brought in, eight critical, 13 in serious condition
St Mary's Hospital - Scores admitted, four critical, eight serious
Great Ormond Street - Several brought in, one in serious condition
University College Hospital - About 50 people being treated
Royal Free Hampstead - Two people admitted
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