Advice from the London Metropolitan Police and Emergency Services

Main Category: Aid / Disasters
Article Date: 07 Jul 2005 - 19:00 PDT

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Scotland Yard has confirmed a number of incidents involving tube trains and buses in central London. The London Underground system is closed but will gradually reopen as soon as is practical. A full bus service is being re-established.

The Emergency Services advised people in London to stagger their journeys home.

Advice from the Metropolitan Police and Emergency Services Emergency hotline 0870 1566 344

A Casualty Bureau emergency hotline has been opened for concerned friends and relatives - 0870 1566 344.

People in London were advised:

-- to stagger their journeys home

-- not to contact the Emergency Services unless a life-threatening emergency

-- that London's Emergency Plan is in full operation.

-- News from the Met Police

Schools Information

A number of local education authorities have announced that schools in their area will be closed on Friday. Contact your school or local education authority for further information.

-- Find your local education authority

-- Find contact details for your school

-- Further information for schools (external link)

Transport information

Details on London Underground, bus, mainline rail and river services.

http://www.direct.gov.uk

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