This morning, there has been a series of coordinated explosions in downtown London. The official sources confirm 5, but some sources go as high as 6 or 7. All of them happened in the transport system (bus and tube). News are coming slowly because it’s mayhem over there.

Two die in London terror blasts – From the BBC website

Two people have been killed and scores have been injured after at least seven blasts on the Underground network and a double-decker bus in London.

UK Prime Minister Tony Blair said it was “reasonably clear” there had been a series of terrorist attacks.

He said it was “particularly barbaric” it was timed to coincide with the G8 summit and he was returning to London.

An Islamist website has posted a statement – purportedly from al-Qaeda – claiming it was behind the attacks.

London’s police chief Sir Ian Blair said traces of explosive had been found at one site.

He 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 it was too early to put a figure to those killed or injured.

He reassured the public that an emergency plan was in place and the situation was “steadily coming under control”.

Home Secretary Charles Clarke told reporters outside Downing Street: “The health services are in support to deal with the terrible injuries that there have been.”

Scotland Yard said explosions have been reported at Edgware Road, King’s Cross, Liverpool Street, Russell Square, Aldgate East and Moorgate.

This is what I’ve gathered so far, I’ll try to get further updates later today.

July 7th, 2005 | Personal