7 July 2005 London bombings facts for kids
Quick facts for kids 7 July 2005 London bombings |
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| Part of terrorism in the United Kingdom and Islamic terrorism in Europe | |||||||||||||
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| Location | London, England | ||||||||||||
| Date | 7 July 2005 08:49 - 09:47 (UTC+01:00) |
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| Target | Public aboard London Underground trains and a bus in Central London | ||||||||||||
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Attack type
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Suicide bombings | ||||||||||||
| Weapons | IEDs | ||||||||||||
| Deaths | 56 (including the 4 bombers) | ||||||||||||
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Non-fatal injuries
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784 | ||||||||||||
| Assailants | Hasib Hussain Mohammad Sidique Khan Germaine Lindsay Shehzad Tanweer |
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| Motive | Islamic terrorism | ||||||||||||
The 7 July 2005 London bombings, also known as 7/7, were a series of suicide bomb attacks. They targeted London's public transport system during the busy morning rush hour. British extremists carried out these attacks.
These events led to 56 deaths, including the four attackers. More than 700 people were injured. The bombings caused major disruption and sadness across London.
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What Happened on 7/7?
The Attacks
On July 7, 2005, four bombs exploded in London. Three bombs went off almost at the same time. This happened at 08:50 AM on three different London Underground trains.
About an hour later, at 09:47 AM, a fourth bomb exploded. This bomb was on a bus in Tavistock Square. The attackers used home-made bombs. They carried these bombs in rucksacks and set them off themselves.
Remembering the Victims
A special memorial was built to remember those who died. It is located in Hyde Park, London. The memorial was opened on July 7, 2009.
It has 52 tall stainless steel pillars. Each pillar stands for one person who was killed. The pillars are grouped into four sections. Each section represents one of the bomb sites.
Changes After the Attacks
After the bombings, there were changes to how police work in the UK. Many police officers in London are now allowed to carry firearms. London's police force is always ready for possible terrorist threats.
The police get help from other important groups. These include the Serious Organised Crime Agency and the MI6. These groups work to keep the country safe.
Images for kids
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Passengers awaiting evacuation from a bombed train between King's Cross and Russell Square
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Locations of the bombings on a Central London tube map
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Hasib Hussain, who detonated the bus bomb in Tavistock Square, is captured on CCTV leaving a Boots store on the King's Cross station concourse at 9 a.m. on 7 July 2005
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The four bombers captured on CCTV at Luton station at 7:21 am on 7 July 2005. From left to right: Hasib Hussain, Germaine Lindsay, Mohammad Sidique Khan, and Shehzad Tanweer.
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People observing a two-minute silence in Trafalgar Square on the evening of 14 July 2005
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The 7 July Memorial in Hyde Park
See also
In Spanish: Atentados del 7 de julio de 2005 en Londres para niños
