London Explodes

[Darf]

Article Link - BBC News

Two people died and large numbers of casualties were reported after at least six blasts on the Underground network and a double-decker bus in London.

A police spokeswoman confirmed there had been two deaths at Aldgate and UK home secretary Charles Clarke said the explosions caused "terrible injuries".

The BBC's Frank Gardner said Arab sources said the blasts were probably the work of al-Qaeda.

London's police chief said traces of explosive had been found at one site.

Sir Ian Blair urged people to stay where they were and not to call emergency services unless it was a life-threatening situation.

Sir Ian said there had been "many casualties" but said it was too early to put a figure to those killed or injured and he reassured the public that an emergency plan was in place and the situation was "steadily coming under control".

Need I elaborate further? D:

[Hermit]

Yep, damn sucks. We had a group of people from our workplace down there at a conference this week, but thankfully they're all Ok. Could have been a lot worse though. Although no casualty figures as such yet, only 2 confirmed deaths so far. Considering at least 6 bombs have gone off, especially on crowded underground trains, at rush hour, it really could have been a much larger loss of life.

[Merry Smindmas]

I used to live in London so I have a lot of ties with people there - I'm just finding out if my friends alright now. I should imagine so, but better safe than sorry. Man, at least this wasn't as bad as it could've been.

[USC]

Yeah, but so far between 40 - 50 people have died, and about 300 have been injured (according to CNN). This is not cool.

Do they have any leads on what group did it? I hope so, soon...

[Merry Smindmas]

Yeah, I heard on the radio that they're suspecting Al Qaeda due to the fact that the bus explosion was likely the result of a suicide bomber.

[Hermit]

God, just checked BBC again, and there's now over 30 confirmed dead. Also, seems Al-Qaeda might be behind it:
news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/4660391.stm

The BBC has located an Islamist website that has published a 200-word statement issued by an organisation saying it carried out the London bombings.
The organisation calls itself the Secret Organisation Group of al-Qaeda [literally the base] of Jihad Organisation in Europe.

The group not previously been heard of.

The website has previously carried statements purporting to be from al-Qaeda. It is not possible to verify such claims published on the web.

[GagaMan]

Yeah, those spineless cowards at Al-Qaeda are bascilly gloating that they did it. I hope they burn in hell.

[Darf]

In the name of God, the merciful, the compassionate, may peace be upon the cheerful one and undaunted fighter, Prophet Muhammad, God's peace be upon him.

Nation of Islam and Arab nation: Rejoice for it is time to take revenge against the British Zionist Crusader government in retaliation for the massacres Britain is committing in Iraq and Afghanistan. The heroic mujahideen have carried out a blessed raid in London. Britain is now burning with fear, terror and panic in its northern, southern, eastern, and western quarters.

We have repeatedly warned the British Government and people. We have fulfilled our promise and carried out our blessed military raid in Britain after our mujahideen exerted strenuous efforts over a long period of time to ensure the success of the raid.

We continue to warn the governments of Denmark and Italy and all the Crusader governments that they will be punished in the same way if they do not withdraw their troops from Iraq and Afghanistan. He who warns is excused.

God says: "You who believe: If ye will aid (the cause of) Allah, He will aid you, and plant your feet firmly

I am so burning with fear right now :3

[Koosh Koosh!]

I love the part about us "burning with fear" (whatever the fuck that means) as the News 24 guys are calmly discussing how to get London back on track.

[Mk The Hedgehog]

I saw that on the SVT(Sweden Television).That really suck.But dont worry ^_^

[scott]

In all fairness, they did warn you.

[CyStorm]

Which obviously justifies going and blowing stuff up.

[Andrusi]

Wait, hold on. Burning with fear? Fear isn't exactly the type of emotion you associate with burning.

But... uh... my condolences to anyone who had someone they know die, and a great big "NICE ONE, GUYS, YOU REALLY MADE YOURSELVES LOOK GOOD THERE" to the terrorists.

[Neo]

good terrorist, you look kinda cool

[BlazeHedgehod]

scott said:

In all fairness, they did warn you.

Correction - They warned the people in charge of the UK. I'm pretty sure Average British Joe #247 had never heard about any "warning".

And hell, we were warned too, before 9/11. Doesn't make it any less of a tragedy - infact, it might make it moreso one, because the goverment failed to prevent it.

[Keith T. Hemari]

well damn..

warned?

"hey, btw, just to let you know, I'm going to blow you up at some point in the future, ok?"

"um.. k.."

"just thought I'd let ya know.. bye" BOOM

Yeah.. that makes a difference...

anyway.. what everyone else basically said: That sucks.

But why Brittan? I thought the Al-Qaeda's (if it was them) little beef was mostly with the US... stupid terrorists...

Brings back to mind that quote, I think it was from The Onion, about September 11, 2001:

God: "What part of Thou shalt not kill did you not understand!?"

[Hermit]

keithhemari said:

But why Brittan? I thought the Al-Qaeda's (if it was them) little beef was mostly with the US... stupid terrorists...

Anyone who has/is supporting the US in Iraq and Afghanistan is basically considered an ally of the US and therefore a target.

[Kulock]

The UK's support was wavering... now it's even more resolved to help the US and other countries. Way to go! Effective plan of action!

our blessed military raid

There's nothing military about carrying out a surprise attack on unarmed, unthreatening civilians. Attack an army base, an intelligence complex, that's one thing. Blow up a few trains and a bus? That's no "blessed" military action. That's about as honorable as punching a baby. "YEAH! Did ya see how I slugged it!? Baby had it coming! Couldn't stand up to my awesome might, yeah!" And now they've pissed off the burly NRA-member dad...

[cake]

what a shame.

although the title is sort of amusing. at another forum i go to the title says "Bomb attacks London" a bomb attacked London? i think that was unintentionally funny.

[Blur]

DIdn't they target England because it just won the rights to the olymics, and the terrorists are saying that no where is safe? My mom said that, and it sounded pretty accurate o.o