Multiple Explosions In London

[Macaroni]

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What on earth is going on???????????

[Wundatigga]

OMG!!! People not happy about the olympics one day... next theres explosions in London... Coincidence??? Or maybe something to do with G8???

[bikemad]

One girl on another site is panicing cos she lives near the g8 summit and is worrying incase something happens there!!!!

People are really sick!!!!!!!!How can you do such a thing!!!!!

[bikemad]

Originally they said a power surge but it aint that cos three buses have had blasts on them!!!

[bikemad]

They have said now it has all the hallmarks of an Al queida attack!!!!!And some mobile networks have been turned off in London incase the bombs are detonated by phones.

[Ravenfire]

Its terrible. A lot of focus is on this country at the moment with the Olympics selection and the G8 and I personally feel it has been planned with this in mind. How terrible and upsetting.

[bikemad]

Looks like o2 network has been turned off-cant use my mobile so dont know if other networks are down or if it is cos it so busy with people texting others in London.

[Ravenfire]

Mine seems to be ok at the moment, BT Mobile

[angeleyes]

it makes you wonder, wether there is more to come, maybe this is a build up to something big, i dont want to upset anyone, but it could be?

[Macaroni]

It has to have been planned. Im inclined to think its aimed at the G8 , getting the olympics was pure coincidence !

Its really scary and really puts me off going into London. I dont really like the tube anyway as you realise just how deep underground you are.

I really feel for those who live and work there.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/arti...in_page_id=1770 (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=354953&in_page_id=1770)

[Ravenfire]

I have a feeling you could be right angeleyes, tbh I dont think this is the end of it. I thank god my brothers not on there today as he quite often has to visit london for work and use the tube

[Macaroni]

I agree Angel, although its quite bad there is a lot worse that could be done to harm people

[Ravenfire]

The London transport network has been rocked by a series of explosions. The entire Tube network has been suspended. Here are the stations that have been reportedly affected so far:

Aldgate: People seen leaving the station 'streaming with blood' after reported explosions and train collision in nearby tunnel. Police sealed off several streets around Aldgate and told people to stand back as ambulances were bringing out casualties. A spokesman for the City of London Police said there were "quite a large number of casualties" at Aldgate Station.

Edgware Road: Explosion reported on Tube trains, with a British Transport Police (BTP) spokesman saying that two trains remained stuck in tunnels. Scores of police and fire engines filled Edgware Road as shocked passengers left the scene of one of the explosions. The area around the station was completely cordoned off as walking wounded emerged from the scene.

Moorgate: Explosion was reported at Tube station.

Russell Square: Eyewitnesses reported that a packed double decker bus in the Russell Square area had been severely damaged in a blast. Scotland Yard confirmed the bus explosion and said it was dealing with "multiple explosions" in London.

Tavistock Place: Scotland Yard confirm explosion on bus.

Old Street: Incident reported. No details as yet.

King's Cross: Reported explosion. People seen leaving the scene with serious injuries.

Liverpool Street: Reported explosion.

Marylebone: An explosion was reported to have occurred.

South Kensington: An explosion was reported to have occurred.

Main line train networks are stopping trains entering London.

[bikemad]

Same here-I think this is the start but something bigger is gonna happen tbh.

Btmobile is still up is it-o2 definatly down.

[Wundatigga]

Well just heard from my best mate she ok.. but her dog died this morning so shes not having the best of days cos she can't get back to our home town cos of all this mess.. im just glad she ok tho. Alot of her work collegues and college friends are stuck tho in the middle of all that chaos(sp?) And actually thinking about it i think you all might be right about it being planned.. and lets just pray nothing else is goiung to happen!

[bikemad]

Anyone know how to get hold of Pie-she lives in London.

[Ravenfire]

Just asking on her site which part she lives in

[Macaroni]

Its thought the explosions were caused by Al Quayda

[bikemad]

Originally posted by RavenFire@Jul 7 2005, 11:30 AM
Just asking on her site which part she lives in
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Thanx toni.

Yeah arab sources say it ilmost certain it is al quida

[Ravenfire]

Well thats no surprise really, my first thoughts on hearing about it. If we are honest we knew this would happen at some point, doesnt make it any easier to deal with when it does and all we can do is hope and pray that there are no more deaths or injuries :(

[Ravenfire]

Evidence of explosives have been found at one blast

[Wundatigga]

cant be doing with this today :(

[bikemad]

As soon as I heard I just thought Twin towers and al quida tbh.

Any news on Pie?

O2 up n running so if anyone trying to get people on o2 then try now.

[Ravenfire]

No news on her yet. Will let you know when I hear. Someone has tried phoning her but I think her line was engaged, no doubt from worried friends and family if she is close to the area

[Ravenfire]

Explosions appear to have happened in a ring

[angeleyes]

it makes you wonder what kind of a world it is to bring kids into :(

[bikemad]

Just heard that one of the lads on another site im on well his dad was on the tube seconds before and he cant get hold of him plus another whos brother had got off the tube 5mins earlyer!!!!!

[bikemad]

Originally posted by Wundatigga@Jul 7 2005, 11:42 AM
cant be doing with this today :(
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:grouphug:

[bikemad]

Networks are up and running but priority on all mobiles and house phones is given to 999 calls.

There is also a report of a possible blast in Swindon.

[Ravenfire]

Oh no, I pray he's ok. What I really want to do right now is to get all my girls and give them a big cuddle (obviously I cant because they are at school)

[bikemad]

Me too toni-just wanna go get ds and hold him tight. :(

[angeleyes]

:no: :no: :no: , i only live about 30 minutes away from swindon... where did you hear that BM?

[Ravenfire]

Tony Blair speaking live now

[bikemad]

Originally posted by angeleyes@Jul 7 2005, 12:00 PM
:no: :no: :no: , i only live about 30 minutes away from swindon... where did you hear that BM?
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BBC1 news-it is only a maybe tho.

And it was just said a 200word document has been found on the net believed to be off al quida accepting they did it.

[Wundatigga]

they showing the pics and it looks horrific... wonder how many were on the bus?? its awful and i feel so sick :( I just hope it doesnt spark more troble anywhere else.

[Ravenfire]

BM tbh I think they will concentrate on one area as it has more impact. There are bound to be loads of scare stories going around though

[Netty]

1205 Prime Minister Tony Blair, at the G8 summit in Gleneagles, says there has been "a series of terrorist attacks in London... people have died and are seriously injured... It is reasonably clear this is designed and timed to coincide with the opening of the G8". He says he will return to London within hours, but that the summit will continue without him

From bbc.co.uk

[bikemad]

Originally posted by RavenFire@Jul 7 2005, 12:20 PM
BM tbh I think they will concentrate on one area as it has more impact. There are bound to be loads of scare stories going around though
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Hope ya right.

The news is horrible viewing I feel so sick for the people injured!!!!!

That guy has found his dad-safe and alive.

[Ravenfire]

Pie is safe this message has been passed on to a friend of hers:

"Just spoken to Pie - she is safe. She had caught the bus upto Ikea and is now getting a cab back. Unfortunatley her brother was on one of the trains - he is uninjured but very shaken up"

Glad to hear she is ok

[Netty]

Is it still 6 exposions? - heard somewhere that it was 6 and 1 found unexploded ....
7 on the 7th of the 7th ....

:grouphug: to everyone with friends/relatives in the area.

One of the mums at school (at nursery collection time) said she had had to phone her brothers and sisters in London. They were ok - one brother's phone was off so she hadn't spoken to him ... just hope it was the network that was down at the time ...

[angel1980]

Oh my god, just turned the tv on, i've gone cold, i can't believe it. I really feel like swearing right now but i wont. Awful. :( It's so scary.

[Wundatigga]

Oh God netty thanx for pointing that out.. when i read that i got a shiver all down me back and im all goosepimply now!! Im more and mroe convinced its al queda.. hope his dont mean more hassle for ad at work

[bikemad]

Originally posted by RavenFire@Jul 7 2005, 12:35 PM
Pie is safe this message has been passed on to a friend of hers:

"Just spoken to Pie - she is safe. She had caught the bus upto Ikea and is now getting a cab back. Unfortunatley her brother was on one of the trains - he is uninjured but very shaken up"

Glad to hear she is ok
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Thank god she is ok-also thank god her brother is ok!!!!!

Netty news just said it was 6 trains stations and one bus confirmed so far.

All schools in London are kept open and no children are to leave the school building.

[bikemad]

There is a live news link under the photo in this link...

live news (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4659093.stm)

[bikemad]

Holy cow-just logged into the bike forum im on and tons of em are right by it-working near and one blokes gf was on the train behind the 1st one that blew up and she is in a right mess-not injured but stuck in London crying her heart out so another biker has gone to collect her.

[angel1980]

It's just so scary and i know im not that near London or anything, but i just want Lyndon home. Silly i know. :(

[weaselgirl]

I cant believe it, its made my blood run cold.The nation was so happy yesterday about the olympic bid and then today this. Chilling, it really is.

[bikemad]

Originally posted by angel1980@Jul 7 2005, 01:08 PM
It's just so scary and i know im not that near London or anything, but i just want Lyndon home. Silly i know. :(
814792


Im the same-live miles away but I just want J home with me now. :(

It is pandemonium on the biker site-most of them work in London and tons have no way home so got bikers going to colect bikers all over the place!!

Aparently they plan on closeing businesses in London at 2pm.

[Ravenfire]

Even if they do close it will be nearon possible to get out of London for quite some time I would think

[bikemad]

Originally posted by RavenFire@Jul 7 2005, 01:32 PM
Even if they do close it will be nearon possible to get out of London for quite some time I would think
814800


Been told the traffic is gridlocked in London but the bikes can get thru cos they can squezze thru the traffic-that is news off the biker site.

[bikemad]

Has anyone thought the same as me-where the hell is our 'wonderful' :rolleyes: queen in all this-not a word off her or any condolences!!!!!Just some dull statment!!!!Woopee some queen!! :rolleyes:

[Ravenfire]

Generally it is the prime minister that deals with situations like this and at the moment they are unaware of the full facts I would imagine.

[bikemad]

read this on another forum:

person 1:
"A colleague of my mums, his wife works in Canary Wharf and there has been a shooting there and they've all got to stay in the building until it's all sorted out. What is the world coming too?"

person 2:

"I'd heard this too. Apparently a Police Marksman took down another suicide bombler. "

no reports on the news of this yet tho?

[bikemad]

Originally posted by RavenFire@Jul 7 2005, 01:36 PM
Generally it is the prime minister that deals with situations like this and at the moment they are unaware of the full facts I would imagine.
814803


Sorry its just me-I find her totally cold in times like this.

[bikemad]

A guy on the other forum im on has a brother in Bond street and the brother said there is no phone and no telly-only contact you can get atm with anyone there is email.

[Ravenfire]

TBH there will be so many stories going around at the moment that unless you hear something on the news (which will be very hot on stories at the moment) I would take it with a pinch of salt

[Girlzmum]

OMG, I'm just horrified at all of this (even after living here all my life I still go cold when I hear of bombs anywhere). Fingers crossed the death toll doesn't rise any more, although looking at some of the pictures I don't understand how it isn't higher than 2.
I just want to get madam and give her such a hug but the childminder is away out with her for the day. I know that I'm lucky she's too young to understand but how on earth can anyone explain to their kids that some people hate others so much that they're willing to take their own lives to kill others. It's beyond belief.

[angel1980]

No idea, i want ds home but he's going to see it all on tv, i dont want to not tell him, but how on earth do you explain it. :(

[Katiequiggle]

My husband has just walked through the door, he got out of London, walked over Vauxhall bridge and walked to Clapham Junction and got on a train to Wimbledon, then a Tram to Mitcham Junction and a bus home to Carshalton. Thank God he's home is all I can say, I've been in a right panic all day.

Love Kate

[angel1980]

So glad he's home safely. :grouphug:

[Ravenfire]

Glad to hear your DH is ok Katie

Angel I think you have got to be as honest as possible about it (as he will no doubt hear about it at school tomorrow) and ask him if he has any questions.

[JENNY1979]

Glad your husband is home safe and well Kate :o)

[kathyhinsh]

[quote=Netty,Jul 7 2005, 12:41 PM]
Is it still 6 exposions? - heard somewhere that it was 6 and 1 found unexploded ....
7 on the 7th of the 7th ....

:Hello2:
Jeez Netty, I hadn't thought of that!

[kathyhinsh]

Originally posted by bikemad@Jul 7 2005, 01:38 PM
Sorry its just me-I find her totally cold in times like this.
814806

:Hello2:
I'm siorry 2 say it but :iagree: with you BM

[kathyhinsh]

:Hello2:
I don't know wot its like now, but dh has had a hell of a time getting off the M25, cos he was delivering up in clacton etc 2day. He foned about 1/2 hr ago 2 say that they're back now, thank god

[Wundatigga]

Just found out that one of the injured victims was 15weeks pregnant with a little boy and has tragicly lost him.. she is unconscious and has lost a leg from todays event.. hugs to her and her family and hope she pulls through... god bless her unborn "Charlie" RIP xx :(

[angeleyes]

oh no, thats awful :( :grouphug: to her and her family, it has been such an awful day!!!

[lizzie]

This is so sad been trying to avoid listening as its so awful my BIL there but got up late for work (thank god)

My heart goes out to all family and people affected by this horrible thing , and hope and pray that this is the last :grouphug: to everyone

[mum_2_jamie]

does any one know if theres a website or text phone for finding lost ones in this as orlies in london today and went by train and i cant contact him

[Netty]

Oh no! Really hope he is safe and well.

The police set up a casualty bureau number on 0870 1566344 according to the news - but I guess that isn't what you need.

[bikemad]

Originally posted by Wundatigga@Jul 7 2005, 05:52 PM
Just found out that one of the injured victims was 15weeks pregnant with a little boy and has tragicly lost him.. she is unconscious and has lost a leg from todays event.. hugs to her and her family and hope she pulls through... god bless her unborn "Charlie" RIP xx :(
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O no that is so sad-how awful!!!!!

mum2jamie have you got hold of orlie?

Just to let you all know Blueberry has text(was half past midnight so she was off to bed)and had heard the news and she asked about everyone and if we were all safe and also asked me to post to say she is sending us all big hugs and thinking off us all.

Ds asked about it earlier and it was so hard to explain to him without scareing him witless!!!

[angel1980]

mum2jamie, thinking of you and hope you get in touch with him soon. :grouphug:


Ds saw some on the news , tried to explain as best i could although tbh it can't be explained. Ds thinks it was hitler, he's learning about WW2 atm, bless him. :(

[bikemad]

Originally posted by Netty@Jul 7 2005, 06:55 PM
Oh no! Really hope he is safe and well.

The police set up a casualty bureau number on 0870 1566344 according to the news - but I guess that isn't what you need.
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Thats the only number I can find aswell.

[mum_2_jamie]

still not heard getting very worried as he was ment to pick j up from nursery at 2 and didnt turn up and didnt txt me or phone the school which is soooo unlike him
coletes offered to phone the helpline for me so hopefully may hear something its times like this when i really wish i wasnt deaf

[angel1980]

Silly question but have you sent him text messages as it could be he can't reply, but is getting yours?

Edited to add, sorry just re-read and you've said he hasn't text you, but it could be what i said before. Have my :crossfingers: get gets in touch very soon, xxxx

[mum_2_jamie]

ive sent him lots on the office phone and tried his mobile but it was in jamies room as he ran off with it this morninhg
trying to get hold of his parents as there his next of kin

[angel1980]

He'll be ok hun, he will be staying put as everyone's been told to. :grouphug: Try not to panic, i know its easy for me to say. :grouphug:

[mum_2_jamie]

contacted his parents at last theyve found him hes not physically hurt he was on train from wjhat i can understand there going to collect him

[angel1980]

Oh thank God! So glad to hear he's ok. He'll be home with you soon. :-)

[Wundatigga]

Aww Nai sorry i wasnt arround when you needed me!! So glad Orlie is ok :grouphug:

[mum_2_jamie]

thanks everyone esp collete

[Netty]

Oh thank goodness he is okay!

Tell him we were all worried too!

[mum_2_jamie]

hes recently got in but is a right mess on anti depresants and sleeping pills and he doesnt do tablets but is now and asleep and still crying and calling out he saw some one get completely blown up and a pregnant lady die he keeps thinking it was me and kayode

[weaselgirl]

Originally posted by mum_2_jamie@Jul 7 2005, 10:26 PM
hes recently got in but is a right mess on anti depresants and sleeping pills and he doesnt do tablets but is now and asleep and still crying and calling out he saw some one get completely blown up and a pregnant lady die he keeps thinking it was me and kayode
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OMG mum 2 jamie that is so awful.Im glad he is home safe with you now.Sending you big :grouphug:

[Netty]

:grouphug: :grouphug:

[lizzie]

:grouphug: :grouphug: omg how awful my thoughts are with you all

[angeleyes]

glad he is safe, omg thats awful what he saw, hope he feels better soon :grouphug: to you all,its was a truely sad, sad day yesterday :(

[kathyhinsh]

:Hello2:
OMG how awful. Glad he's physically ok, just hope he can get through this ok. xx :grouphug: :grouphug:
:babydust3:

[bikemad]

Thank god they found him and he is safe!!!!Im so sorry to hear about what he saw tho-sending big hugs your way.

[Ravenfire]

So glad to hear that he is safe. Im sure that a lot of counselling will be offered for survivors of this and I would really encourage him to take it.

[Kaya_anne]

om my god Nai, give him plenty of hugs and love. God Bless.

[Girlzmum]

Oh God, how is he today, Nai? Tell him we're all thinking about him and sending :grouphug:

[mum_2_jamie]

hes a bit better but still cryingots hes seeing a councilor on monday (whether he likes it or not) thanks for all the love and hugs there much appreciated