London tube blast: IED explosion injures at least 22 at Parsons Green station; no arrests so far
An explosion on an underground train at Parsons Green tube station in south-west London on Friday left at least 22 commuters injured.
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An explosion on an underground train at Parsons Green tube station in south-west London on Friday left over 22 commuters injured. Reuters
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Several people are said to have suffered facial burns after the explosion; some of the commuters reportedly were trampled and suffered crush injuries in the rush to escape. Reuters
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So far the London Fire Brigade has rescued 253 people from a train not involved in the incident. The investigation is now underway by the Metrpolitan Police’s Counter Terrorism Command. Reuters
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London Ambulance immediately sent several resources at the spot to help injured commuters. A woman with blankets wrapped around her is being escorted by emergency services near the scene of an explosion in London. AP
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The Metropolitan Police confirmed the explosion at the Parsons Green tube station as a terror attack. Members of a bomb disposal squad stand in the street near explosion spot. Reuters
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The London Police also confirmed that Improvised Explosive Device (IED) caused the explosion. So far, none of the known terror groups have claimed responsibility for the attack and the police has launched a massive manhunt for unknown suspects. AP
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