Many people are feared dead in seven terrorist blasts across central London, hitting trains and a bus. All public transport is halted.
t least seven explosions ripped through London today in a series of terrorist strikes leaving dozens feared dead and crippling the capital.
* Explosions are known to have happened on the London Underground at Aldgate East, Edgware Road, King's Cross, Liverpool Street, Russell Square and Moorgate. City of London police have confirmed that two people have been confirmed as dead, both casualties at Aldgate.
* A bus packed with commuters later exploded in Tavistock Place, near Russell Square. Witnesses said the roof was ripped off and claimed many could be dead.
* The Prime Minister Tony Blair said it is "reasonably clear there have been a series of terrorist attacks".
* The Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Ian Blair said there had been a total of six underground blasts and one bus blast have been confirmed, but said there may have been further incidents.
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