Smoke on London Bus Streets Closed Off - All clear

Sky Newsflash. Suspect package on bus possible fire and smoke. Central London closed streets. Near Kings Cross area top of Grays Inn Rd. Bomb squad have arrived.

"Smoke seen pouring from bus"

[edit on 2-8-2005 by tommyc]

"suspect package"

police searched toilets in the pub next to the bus.

police now back again to check the pub toilets. Must be looking in the area for something or someone.

No 205 bus double decker.

Will update as they say new things of Sky News

No explosion

2 helicopters in air


[edit on 2-8-2005 by tommyc]

Standing down now - ALL CLEAR

Was a fire in the engine, then someone left a package on the bus.

[edit on 2-8-2005 by tommyc]

those darn, terroristic, pesky faulty busses

Glad this ended ok and London was free from attack, Thanks for posting the details as they came in,


Ill now close this thread,

Asala