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Jul 7th 2005, 10:40 am

#76

worzel

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Re: London Tube Explosions

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Originally Posted by Sue2

God this is awful

They have just said that NO mobile phones can be used in London at the moment.

Sue

I think it is possible to use them to detonate a bomb remotely so it is probably part of emergency planning to take the networks down.

Jul 7th 2005, 10:41 am

#77

Megalania

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Re: London Tube Explosions

For those without Foxtel, ABC TV has continuous feed from CNN.

Mobile phone service speculated to be suspended in case bombs activated by moblie phone call.

Jul 7th 2005, 10:50 am

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Re: London Tube Explosions

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Originally Posted by podgypossum

I finally managed to get through to my daughter in London. She said my ex (her dad) is on his day off so thats a relief but my son in law is a London bus driver and he IS at work. Not sure where though.
This is dreadful.

There are currently no buses running in Central London if that helps.

Jul 7th 2005, 10:52 am

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Re: London Tube Explosions

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Originally Posted by Megalania

For those without Foxtel, ABC TV has continuous feed from CNN.

Mobile phone service speculated to be suspended in case bombs activated by moblie phone call.

It's not suspended - I'm in the City and I have a signal (on and off). It's intermittent because it's obviously overloaded and so they give priority to the emergency services and service for normal users becomes unreliable.

Jul 7th 2005, 10:53 am

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Re: London Tube Explosions

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Originally Posted by chattyshazza

Can anyone use their mobiles in the London area. Trying to contact my brother up in London but no network coverage.

Yes. Just spoke to my hubbie. He has been advised to stay in the office for the time being though.

Jul 7th 2005, 10:53 am

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Re: London Tube Explosions

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Originally Posted by worzel

Swindon station evacuated

my husband has just put on his breathing aparatus, he is about to go down into the tube to rescue people,

daughter is on work experience in London and cannot get home

feeling a little sick right now

Jul 7th 2005, 10:54 am

#82

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Re: London Tube Explosions

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Originally Posted by Megalania

For those without Foxtel, ABC TV has continuous feed from CNN.

Mobile phone service speculated to be suspended in case bombs activated by moblie phone call.

They are now showing the BBC Worldwide on ABC.

Hope everyone's friends and families are OK. I cannot get hold of anyone's mobiles in London but that is hardly suprising.

Jul 7th 2005, 10:56 am

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Re: London Tube Explosions

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Originally Posted by Rooksie

Is it Sam you are talking to mate?? is she ok?

PMd you

Jul 7th 2005, 10:57 am

#84

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Re: London Tube Explosions

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Originally Posted by ali south

Hope he is OK. He's Doing a good job saving people

Jul 7th 2005, 10:59 am

#85

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Re: London Tube Explosions

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Originally Posted by Jonahs_mummy

My friend TXT'd me from outer london but I can't get back to her now

Yes. They've turned off some of the networks since mobile phone signals are often used to set off bombs. So don't panic.

Jul 7th 2005, 11:01 am

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Re: London Tube Explosions

Mate in Worthing says that Brighton and Swindon were evacuated when suspect packages found. Now talking of closing all stations for security sweep. He can hear sirens all around him in central Worthing

Jul 7th 2005, 11:03 am

#87

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Re: London Tube Explosions

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Originally Posted by Pollyana

:scared: Sleepy old Worthing!! My home town. Will cause chaos it's Thursday - pension day :scared:

Let's hope there's no more bombs anywhere else.

Jul 7th 2005, 11:04 am

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Re: London Tube Explosions

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Originally Posted by uk+kiwi

Yes. They've turned off some of the networks since mobile phone signals are often used to set off bombs. So don't panic.

HOT OFF THE PRESS - Tony Blair has just released a statement confirming terrorist attacks. He is also leaving the G8 summit to come back to London in a couple of hours!