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Explosions on Double-decker Bus and in London's Subway System Cause Havoc
Posted: 07-07-2005
Updated: 06-14-2007 12:03:13 PM
JANE WARDELL
Associated Press Writer
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AP Photo/Sang Tan
A firefighter walks through damaged cars scattered on the road with blood stains on the wall at Tavistock Square in central London Thursday, July 7, 2005. Near simultaneous explosions rocked the London subway and three double-decker buses at the morning rush hour Thursday, police and news reports said, injuring some people and prompting officials to shut down the entire underground transport network.
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The scene following an explosion on a bus, at Tavistock Square in London, Thursday July 7, 2005. Hospital officials said 300 people were injured from explosions Thursday in London. Hospital officials earlier told The Associated Press that one person was killed.
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AP Photo/ Jane Mingay
Paramedics arrive on the scene at Edgware Road Tube Station in London following an explosion, Thursday July 7, 2005. An explosion destroyed a double-decker bus in central London during rush hour Thursday, police said. Two other blasts also went off in other buses, reports said. There were reports of casualties. The explosion near Russell Square occurred not long after blasts on London subways earlier Thursday, police said. Dow Jones Newswires reported that police confirmed explosions on at least two others buses. One of the buses exploded near Russell Square, police said. A witness said the entire top deck of that bus was destroyed.
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AP Photo / Jane Mingay
Emergency services at Edgware Road Tube Station in London following an explosion, Thursday, July 7, 2005.
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