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The inquests into the 7 July suicide bombings in London have been shown graphic footage of the aftermath of the four explosions. The inquests into the 7 July suicide bombings in London have been shown new footage of the aftermath of the four explosions.
The bombs were detonated on three London Underground trains and a bus on 7 July 2005, killing 52 people.The bombs were detonated on three London Underground trains and a bus on 7 July 2005, killing 52 people.
Families of the deceased were in court to view the videos - which had been filmed by the emergency services.Families of the deceased were in court to view the videos - which had been filmed by the emergency services.
The inquests heard the force of the suicide bomb blasts left bodies lying on the rail tracks. The inquests heard the force of the blasts threw some victims from the trains and bus the bombers targeted.
The hearing was also told of a string of "heroic" acts by other passengers, to help the injured and dying.The hearing was also told of a string of "heroic" acts by other passengers, to help the injured and dying.
Counsel to the inquests Hugo Keith QC said the bomb planted on a Piccadilly line train travelling south from King's Cross station to Russell Square caused 26 deaths because it had been "packed" with between 1,000 and 1,500 passengers.Counsel to the inquests Hugo Keith QC said the bomb planted on a Piccadilly line train travelling south from King's Cross station to Russell Square caused 26 deaths because it had been "packed" with between 1,000 and 1,500 passengers.
Six victims were found on the tracks, with the other 20 in the first carriage. Of these, at least six were believed to have been alive for some time after the explosion, while four who were evacuated died later.Six victims were found on the tracks, with the other 20 in the first carriage. Of these, at least six were believed to have been alive for some time after the explosion, while four who were evacuated died later.
The first two days of the inquests have raised questions about how quickly the emergency services responded to each of the underground bombs.The first two days of the inquests have raised questions about how quickly the emergency services responded to each of the underground bombs.
But on Tuesday the families saw the scale of what the first responders were confronted with underground.But on Tuesday the families saw the scale of what the first responders were confronted with underground.
The heavily edited films of the scenes three Tube bombings are a terrible scene of destruction, loss of life and major injury. The heavily edited films of the three Tube bombings are a terrible scene of destruction, loss of life and major injury.
But what's also become clear is that those closest to the blast did not flinch in coming to each other's aid.But what's also become clear is that those closest to the blast did not flinch in coming to each other's aid.
There were attempts to save lives in the darkness, smoke and soot - individual acts of humanity amid grave personal danger.There were attempts to save lives in the darkness, smoke and soot - individual acts of humanity amid grave personal danger.
Elizabeth Kenworthy, a passenger at Aldgate, used her jacket and a belt to make tourniquets for two of the critically injured.Elizabeth Kenworthy, a passenger at Aldgate, used her jacket and a belt to make tourniquets for two of the critically injured.
And the driver, Timothy Batkin, and four station staff went into the dark to form a human chain to rescue as many as possible.And the driver, Timothy Batkin, and four station staff went into the dark to form a human chain to rescue as many as possible.
Police video filmed later that evening showed the driver's cab window was shattered, while bags were left scattered and abandoned.Police video filmed later that evening showed the driver's cab window was shattered, while bags were left scattered and abandoned.
It was revealed for the first time that the family of Behnaz Mozakka, 47, were initially told she had survived for up to 40 minutes after the explosion but Mr Keith said this had proved to be incorrect. Mr Keith said it was "distressing" to see footage of the scene "where so many people tragically died".
But he added that "great care" had been taken to edit the video to make sure nothing was seen of the deceased.
It was revealed for the first time that the family of Behnaz Mozakka, 47, were initially told she had survived for up to 40 minutes after the explosion but that it had proved to be incorrect.
Mr Keith said Jennifer Nicholson, 24, who worked for a publishing company, was among those whose bodies were found lying on the tracks after the explosion at Edgware Road.Mr Keith said Jennifer Nicholson, 24, who worked for a publishing company, was among those whose bodies were found lying on the tracks after the explosion at Edgware Road.
She was blown out of the second carriage of a Circle line train by the force of the bomb which obliterated the doors on either side.She was blown out of the second carriage of a Circle line train by the force of the bomb which obliterated the doors on either side.
Mr Keith said the body of the bomber, Mohammad Sidique Khan, was blown to pieces with part of his body found under the carriage.Mr Keith said the body of the bomber, Mohammad Sidique Khan, was blown to pieces with part of his body found under the carriage.
He said that passengers on a nearby train had done their best to help the injured.He said that passengers on a nearby train had done their best to help the injured.
"As the bombed westbound and [the] eastbound train came to rest alongside one another, the horror of what had occurred became plain to the occupants of the other train," Mr Keith added."As the bombed westbound and [the] eastbound train came to rest alongside one another, the horror of what had occurred became plain to the occupants of the other train," Mr Keith added.
"At first they heard cries of anguish and for help but once the smoke had cleared the view, it was clearly just inches away.""At first they heard cries of anguish and for help but once the smoke had cleared the view, it was clearly just inches away."
He said that helpers were forced to try to swing from the handrails as they tried to reach those who were hurt.He said that helpers were forced to try to swing from the handrails as they tried to reach those who were hurt.
Among those was Steve Hucklesby, who found a woman lying on the floor with her eyes open. He tried to resuscitate her but after several attempts realised it was impossible.Among those was Steve Hucklesby, who found a woman lying on the floor with her eyes open. He tried to resuscitate her but after several attempts realised it was impossible.
Mr Keith said staff at Aldgate also acted promptly to deal with the "horror that had occurred".Mr Keith said staff at Aldgate also acted promptly to deal with the "horror that had occurred".
The inquest heard that the Aldgate bomber, Shehzad Tanweer, had been standing in the second carriage when he detonated his device, which blew a hole in the floor.The inquest heard that the Aldgate bomber, Shehzad Tanweer, had been standing in the second carriage when he detonated his device, which blew a hole in the floor.
Mr Keith said the driver, Timothy Batkin, could hear the screams of passengers behind him but his initial mayday calls went unanswered.Mr Keith said the driver, Timothy Batkin, could hear the screams of passengers behind him but his initial mayday calls went unanswered.
He eventually used his own mobile phone to raise the alarm, which was possible because the train was in a shallow section of the underground.He eventually used his own mobile phone to raise the alarm, which was possible because the train was in a shallow section of the underground.
An off-duty doctor ignored orders to leave the Aldgate train so she could continue giving life-saving assistance. Gerardine Quaghebeur, a consultant neurologist, had been sitting in the same carriage as Tanweer.An off-duty doctor ignored orders to leave the Aldgate train so she could continue giving life-saving assistance. Gerardine Quaghebeur, a consultant neurologist, had been sitting in the same carriage as Tanweer.
Meanwhile off-duty police officer Elizabeth Kenworthy, also on the Aldgate train, applied tourniquets to Andrew Brown and Martine Wright - who both lost their legs in the blast - as well as holding their hands and comforting them.Meanwhile off-duty police officer Elizabeth Kenworthy, also on the Aldgate train, applied tourniquets to Andrew Brown and Martine Wright - who both lost their legs in the blast - as well as holding their hands and comforting them.
Hours after all the casualties were removed from the train, emergency services returned underground to video the scene.Hours after all the casualties were removed from the train, emergency services returned underground to video the scene.
The court was also shown footage of the aftermath of the bomb blast on a number 30 double-decker bus at the junction of Tavistock Square and Upper Woburn place.The court was also shown footage of the aftermath of the bomb blast on a number 30 double-decker bus at the junction of Tavistock Square and Upper Woburn place.
Mr Keith said: "It appears very few of the passengers had intended to catch a bus that morning. Some of the passengers had been at the scene of the Edgware Road bombs an hour earlier."Mr Keith said: "It appears very few of the passengers had intended to catch a bus that morning. Some of the passengers had been at the scene of the Edgware Road bombs an hour earlier."
The footage showed bus debris strewn over the road, while forensic experts showed a diagram displaying where passengers had been thrown because of the force of the blast.The footage showed bus debris strewn over the road, while forensic experts showed a diagram displaying where passengers had been thrown because of the force of the blast.
Earlier Mr Keith had outlined a string of delays getting emergency services to the scene of each underground bomb attack.Earlier Mr Keith had outlined a string of delays getting emergency services to the scene of each underground bomb attack.
Coroner Lady Justice Hallett is examining how each victim died and whether MI5 could have stopped the bombers. Many families still want a public inquiry.Coroner Lady Justice Hallett is examining how each victim died and whether MI5 could have stopped the bombers. Many families still want a public inquiry.
In addition to those killed, some 700 people were injured, many of them severely and permanently, when four al-Qaeda-backed suicide bombers, all British men, detonated their devices.In addition to those killed, some 700 people were injured, many of them severely and permanently, when four al-Qaeda-backed suicide bombers, all British men, detonated their devices.
On Monday Mr Keith said bombers Mohammad Sidique Khan, Shehzad Tanweer, Germaine Lindsay and Hasib Hussain had unleashed an "unimaginably dreadful wave of horror".On Monday Mr Keith said bombers Mohammad Sidique Khan, Shehzad Tanweer, Germaine Lindsay and Hasib Hussain had unleashed an "unimaginably dreadful wave of horror".
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