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LOOK: Westminster a 'ghost town' after UK parliament attack
LOOK: Westminster a 'ghost town' after UK parliament attack
ABS-CBN News
Published Mar 23, 2017 10:28 PM PHT
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Updated Mar 24, 2017 08:23 AM PHT
Video by Danny Buenafe, ABS-CBN Europe News Bureau
LONDON — Streets around the Palace of Westminster resembled a ghost town Friday after an attack that killed at least 5 and injured about 40 led to an evacuation of people.
LONDON — Streets around the Palace of Westminster resembled a ghost town Friday after an attack that killed at least 5 and injured about 40 led to an evacuation of people.
The area remained locked down Thursday afternoon (Thursday night, Manila time), as authorities banned tourists and residents from entry.
The area remained locked down Thursday afternoon (Thursday night, Manila time), as authorities banned tourists and residents from entry.
Journalists, however, continued to cover events despite the police limiting movement there.
Journalists, however, continued to cover events despite the police limiting movement there.
Police earlier made 7 arrests in 6 operations in Birmingham and London.
Police earlier made 7 arrests in 6 operations in Birmingham and London.
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London's underground railway system, commonly known as the "tube," also skipped its usual stop at Westminster for security reasons.
London's underground railway system, commonly known as the "tube," also skipped its usual stop at Westminster for security reasons.
Some parts of the city were shut down, but residents continued their daily routines.
Some parts of the city were shut down, but residents continued their daily routines.
Video by Rose Eclarinal, ABS-CBN Europe News Bureau
It was reported that the lone attacker was British born, and was inspired by Islamist attacks.
It was reported that the lone attacker was British born, and was inspired by Islamist attacks.
Employees including members of parliament were able to exit the Palace of Westminster at 8 p.m. Wednesday, London time. - with reports from Danny Buenafe and Rose Eclarinal, ABS-CBN Europe News Bureau
Employees including members of parliament were able to exit the Palace of Westminster at 8 p.m. Wednesday, London time. - with reports from Danny Buenafe and Rose Eclarinal, ABS-CBN Europe News Bureau
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