Explosions rock London

There have been several explosions across London, seemingly focused on the public transportation system. A number of Tube stations have been hit, and there are reports of double-decker buses exploding. There's also a report of a collision on the Underground. A couple of the blasts have been close to our dorm (and it's rumored that the building shook as a bus exploded nearby). Apparently, this all took place during the morning rush hour.

There are reports of numerous casualties and injuries. I'm fine, and it doesn't sound like anyone in the Summer Programme has been hurt. Public transportation has ground to a halt, and at least one class has been cancelled today because a professor can't get to the law school. No one's really sure what's going on right now; as I hear more I'll post updates. For now, you can read the developing story here.

UPDATE:

Eyewitness accounts.

A timeline of events has been posted at BBC.com.

The Underground has been shut down, and authorities are discouraging travel. Roads have also been closed, so traffic in and out of London is probably very restricted.

Connaught Hall (our dorm) has been surrounded and is inaccessible. We've been told to stay at the law school and not return to the dorms.

Unsurprisingly, Al Qaeda is suspected to be responsible (according to BBC 5). Based on the coordination and location of the blasts, it is undoubtedly a terrorist attack.

UPDATE 2:

Tony Blair is now giving an address from the G8 summit. The Prime Minister says that it is "clear that these are terrorist attacks" that were "designed to coincide with the beginning of the G8." Blair will be leaving the G8 to return to London, but the summit will continue. He concluded his remarks by stating that our resolve and determination is stronger than the terrorists' dedication to death and destruction.

UPDATE 3:

Al Qaeda's involement has seemingly been confirmed, according to BBC 5. Commentators say that this attack has been more for effect than causing casualties.

UPDATE 4:

The BBC has released some pictures of this morning's attack. Some of the most chilling are pictures of the bus that exploded in Tavistock Square (near Connaught Hall). In depth coverage from the BBC here.

UPDATE 5:

Some good news: according to Patrick, all ND students have been accounted for.