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Chinese girl injured in London bombings
(chinadaily.com.cn/bbc)
Updated: 2005-07-09 14:47
A Chinese girl was hospitalized and later discharged after being slightly injured in the bombings in London, according to Chinese embassy in London Saturday, July 8, 2005.
The girl suffered slight injuries in the blasts and was taken to University College Hospital for treatment, according to a source from the hospital.
A video grab from Phoenix Satellite Television, based in Hong Kong, shows a picture of a missing Chinese girl on a London newspaper July 9, 2005. But no evidence can confirm that the missing girl is the one injured in the London blasts. [Phoenix TV] |
The embassy said it could not rule out more injures or fatalities as London police were searching bombing wreckage for clues and yet more bodies as the toll from Britain's deadliest terror bombings rose past 50.
Four Americans were also injured in the bombings in London and two of them remained hospitalized Friday, US State Department spokesman Tom Casey said.
The other two also received hospital treatment and had been released, Casey said in a brief announcement that provided no details, except that all apparently were tourists.
In addition, eight Australians and one Portuguese were injured in the deadly attacks on London. One German was severely injured and remained in critical conditions, according to German government.
Relief fund for bombing victims
London's mayor has announced that a book of condolence will be opened and a relief fund established for the victims of the London bombings.
Ken Livingstone called the bombers who brought terror and chaos to London on Thursday "cold blooded murderers".
He added: "I believe it is the wish of Londoners that those who have suffered deaths of their loved ones or serious injury should also be helped by all Londoners.
"It could equally have been your son or daughter, your husband or wife, your loved one, or yourself who was struck.
"The overwhelming majority of us were lucky. But some Londoners paid a price for an attack on all of us.
"I know that the main job in caring for those who suffered must be carried out by the emergency services, by our health and support services all of whom showed again yesterday just what a debt Londoners owe to them.
"We cannot make up for what the victims have lost. But every single thing that can be done will be done."
The condolences book will be at City Hall from Monday and donations to the London Bombings Relief Fund can be made via the Red Cross.
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