London bombs

Following the bombings in central London on Thursday 7 July, the Metropolitan Police are currently reporting the total number of fatalities to be more than 50.

The total number of casualties is known to be approximately 700. Of those, 300 were taken to hospital by ambulance and the remainder presented themselves at hospital.

Members of the public who remain concerned about relatives or friends who may have been affected by these incidents and have been unable to contact them directly are asked to contact the Metropolitan Police Casualty Bureau on 0870 156 6344

The Metropolitan Police is asking the public to remain vigilant and to report any unattended items or suspicious activity to transport staff or the police. The Anti-Terrorism Hotline is 0800 789 321.

Transport for London is also encouraging everyone to remain vigilant, to question who owns items that are unattended and to report any unattended items or suspicious activity to transport staff or the Police. Passengers are advised to check the latest travel information for their routes by calling TfL travel information on 020 7222 1243 or visiting their website for real time travel news.

Advice for tourism business: The London Development Agency and Visit London have developed a guide for the tourism industry in London. Its aim is to help tourism businesses through the first few weeks of this crisis; to give some advice and guidance and to signpost the many sources of further help and support.
Crisis management for tourism business in (PDF) Format

Book of condolence: A book of condolence has been opened to the public on Monday at City Hall.

You can submit a message for the book of condolence in person at City Hall or by completing the online form.

View a video of the book of condolence signing ceremony.

Relief fund: The Mayor of London has set up, in coordination with the Red Cross, the London Bombings Relief Charitable Fund to raise funds to assist those who have suffered dreadful loss and injury in these terrible attacks.

Statements: The following statements have been made following the bombings.

Statements by the Mayor and Commissioner on Friday 8 July 2005:
Read the transcript of the Mayor's statement
View the video of the Mayor's statement

Mayor's statement on Thursday 7 July 2005:
Read the transcript of the Mayor's statement
View the video of the Mayor's statement

Source: Mayor of London, the London Assembly and the Greater London Authority more at London or London Explosion or London bombing and London bomb