The 7/7 London bombings - in pictures


  • The number 30 bus in Tavistock Square, London, after it was destroyed by one of four bombs that were detonated in the British capital during rush hour on July 7, 2005, killing 52 people. All photos: Getty Images
    The number 30 bus in Tavistock Square, London, after it was destroyed by one of four bombs that were detonated in the British capital during rush hour on July 7, 2005, killing 52 people. All photos: Getty Images
  • An injured passenger is led away from Edgware Road station, where a bomb was detonated on an underground train, killing six people
    An injured passenger is led away from Edgware Road station, where a bomb was detonated on an underground train, killing six people
  • The damaged London Underground train at Aldgate tube station, after one of the four suicide bombers detonated their explosives on the train, killing seven people
    The damaged London Underground train at Aldgate tube station, after one of the four suicide bombers detonated their explosives on the train, killing seven people
  • Emergency services arrive at Edgware Road station. More than 770 people were also injured in the bombings
    Emergency services arrive at Edgware Road station. More than 770 people were also injured in the bombings
  • The rear of the bus that was destroyed by bomber Hasib Hussain
    The rear of the bus that was destroyed by bomber Hasib Hussain
  • CCTV footage of three of the four London bombers, Shehzad Tanweer, Germaine Lindsay and Mohammed Sidique Khan entering Luton train station to carry out a practice run for the July 7 attacks, on June 28, 2005
    CCTV footage of three of the four London bombers, Shehzad Tanweer, Germaine Lindsay and Mohammed Sidique Khan entering Luton train station to carry out a practice run for the July 7 attacks, on June 28, 2005
  • A distraught commuter is consoled near Euston station
    A distraught commuter is consoled near Euston station
  • People look at a long line of missing people posters placed by friends and relatives after the bombings, outside King's Cross station
    People look at a long line of missing people posters placed by friends and relatives after the bombings, outside King's Cross station
  • Medical staff stretcher a victim away from Russell Square station. The most deadly attack occurred on the Piccadilly line between King's Cross and Russell Square, killing 26 people
    Medical staff stretcher a victim away from Russell Square station. The most deadly attack occurred on the Piccadilly line between King's Cross and Russell Square, killing 26 people
  • Firefighters outside King's Cross station
    Firefighters outside King's Cross station
  • A sign on the southbound carriageway of the M6 motorway advises drivers to avoid London following the explosions
    A sign on the southbound carriageway of the M6 motorway advises drivers to avoid London following the explosions
  • Emergency services outside King's Cross stations
    Emergency services outside King's Cross stations
  • Emergency services help an evacuated passenger at Edgware Road station
    Emergency services help an evacuated passenger at Edgware Road station