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I was on the Victoria Line tube from Victoria to Euston and when we got to Euston, the tube stopped and we were told there was a power surge and that we would not be going anywhere. And so we waited a few minutes, everyone in confusion, then all I heard was shouting, 'Evacuate, Evacuate'. So we were all being told to evacuate Euston Station and then as I was coming out of the station I crossed the road at 8.45am and 5 minutes later I heard a mighty explosion, and realised something was happening. It was really horrifying. I had to walk to work and it took me a good hour and a half. My prayers and thoughts are with those families who have lost loved ones.
Anon
I'm having horrible realisations about just how close I was - I literally got off the Met line 2 or 3 minutes before the first bomb. I went through Aldgate, Liverpool Street and Moorgate. I got to my desk in Farringdon at 8.55. It's starting to sink in just how close it was. I will be back on the bus and tubes as soon as they are ready for me - they're not going to win this one!
Alexandra Chisholm
I was on the train just before the blast would have taken place. The Northern Line train was passing through the stations, not stopping at Camden Town, Euston but when we got to Angel the doors were opened even though the driver was instructed to carry on as there were people stranded at Angel Station with the escalators stopped and all doors closed. The platform was in complete darkness. It was all very scary. The train then stopped at London Bridge where we all got out. When I got to work, I heard there had just been the first explosion. I think I was very lucky.
Anon
It was at Kings Cross in the tunnel on the way to Russell Square when we crashed, this was approx 8.50. I remember looking at my watch at Kings Cross and that was 8.48am. It was an almighty thud then a flash of light. The carriage filled with smog and could smell dry burning almost like sulphur, we were covered in black dust and couldn't see let alone breathe. Thought we were going to die in an explosion. We were left for approx. half an hour. One British Transport worker walked down the track and informed us we would be evacuating and walking through the tunnels. Luckily my carriage had no casualties but we saw people from the front carriages being bought from the front. They were a mess. No one was telling us what was going on, it was only by word of mouth that I heard about Euston and Liverpool St, then I knew we had been through an explosion.
Laura, north London
Completely shaken up by the whole incidence.
I normally walk down the same road at the same time of the bus explosion. I got the early train from Wealdstone to Euston. I work on the corner of Russell Square. I heard a big bang and seriously I thought it was thunder. Then I heard police cars I went out and saw the bus in complete pieces I couldn't believe my eyes. I think it's going be ages before I actually get on a bus or train now.
Prima Patel, Russell Square
I work in Tavistock Sq, the bus exploded outside, and the building shook, they are now using our foyer for casualties, but there are lots of very sick people, with arms and legs missing. We are not allowed out of the building.
Lynzi-Alana Ashworth, central London
I'm based in Clapham not far from Clapham Junction station and we could hear the bangs from here. The thoughts of our office are with everyone affected by this.
Martin Barton, Clapham, south-west London
All OK with me, but was in Liverpool Street Underground on the platform disembarking my Circle Line train when the blast happened. Felt the force of it and heard it it at 08:50, then evacuated quickly, could see dust and smoke coming down the tunnel. Very scary.
Alistair Powell
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