Four explosions ripped across central London on Thursday, killing more than 50 people and injuring 700.

In a co-ordinated attack, there were blasts on three Underground trains and a bus, as the morning’s rush hour drew to a close.

The capital’s public transport system was halted and a high-level emergency procedure swung into action. All hospitals were full by mid-morning.

The first explosion happened on an Underground train just outside the busy Liverpool Street station.

Further blasts hit a train heading from Russell Square station to King’s Cross and another at Edgware Road station.

The final explosion was on a double-decker bus.

As BBC reports with a detailed guide on what happened.

Tim, London

My thoughts are with everyone affected, regardless of race, creed or color.

Lola, London

It’s weird looking outside my window onto a street that is usually busy with people no matter the time of day… now you could almost hear a pin drop.

I will agree with Tim on this one and say that…

Our thoughts are with everyone affected, regardless of race, creed or colour.

We can only hope that the number of dead does not increase.

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