Train Explosions in Madrid this AM. Terrorism?
 

Terrible news regarding the Atocha, Santa Eugenia, and El Pozo metro train stations; three explosions at morning rush hour. Possible ETA terrorism. When is this madness and crimes on the working class going to stop? Condolecences to all Spaniards on this sad moment.

My news have it that there were at last five bombs that exploded in three railway stations during morning rush hour, causing at least 50 people to die.

It is generally considered that Basque extremists are to blame for these attacks three days before the Spanish general elections.

Phil.

OMG, I just read it on Yahoo news. How horrible! Like Phil said, they're putting the blame on the Basque separatist group ETA. My thoughts and prayers go out to those affected by this tragedy.

Spanish newspapers sites have the count at 62 already and it appears thay have yet to accessed some train wagons ripped by the blasts. Terrorism is a global problem and this catastrophe makes that point very clearly.

I'm afraid that in Europe we have had to cope with this sort of thing for decades.
No cause justifies the destruction of innocent lives.

There were several bombs from what the news said and also a car bomb outside.

Our prayers and condoleances for those in Madrid in these sad, difficult times.

Totally vicious attacks not only on innocent commuters, but aiming for rescue personnel as well. The Spanish anti-bomb squad just blew two suspicious bags; one in Calle Alcala, a street near Gran Via and another near the Atocha Station.

My sincere condolances to anyone who has been affected by the explosions in Spain this morning.

As a spaniard, I thank you for your condolences and support.
It's been a total massacre. Around 160 dead, 6 or 7 hundred injured.
Thankfully, no one I know has been affected -so far-.

The amount of dead is 173 by now. ETA denies the bombs, and for some strange reason that is based just on instinct, I believe them. Usually ETA warns beforehand, and targets are directed against the government, not ordinary people on their way to work.

Please accept my deepest condolences for the awful tragedy

regards ... Ger

Just horrifying. Don't know what ETA ever thought they would gain from these acts of carnage.

A truly awful event that makes me very angry. My heart goes out to the Spanish people.

My thoughts and prayers with all those affected by this violent act.

"No claim for responsibility yet".
Extremism of some sort is to blame.

A cowardly act bordering on madness. My heart and prayers to the Spanish people.

Elinais right, its strange ETA did not claim responsibility. The operate a bit like the old IRA used to and claim responsibility for media attention. My Irish paper at lunch here states only 62 dead but this was probably printed just after it happened. Hospitals are asking people in the area to donate blood. Its a sad world we are in at times.

May I also extend my deepest condolences to all Spainish people. Simply horrific.

My sympathy and condolences to our Spanish friends.

I wish to echo all the sentiments above and offer condolences. Having recently returned from business in Barcelona, the Spanish people have to be amongst the friendliest and most hospitable of nationals. A total waste of so many lives.

My sympathy to the Spanish people.

I was just in Spain (Madrid) late last yer and I still look forward to my next visit to this wonderful country.

My prayers and condolences to all those affected. How horrific the bombings were is beyond comprehension.

I am shocked and deeply saddened to hear of the bombings today. My thoughts and prayers go out to the all the people of Spain affected by this horrible act.

To all of you reading this in Spain, please know that the world grieves with you.

It's a sad day for all of us, and our thoughts are with those of you in Spain as residents or travelers. We all must live in the cowardly shadow of terrorists these days, but they will not prevail in the end.

I was at Atocha station a few months ago, with my wife and daughter. I shudder to think...

Goddamn the ETA. Damn them to hell.

My sympathies also to all the people affected by this terrible event.

Only innocents are ever harmed by these acts, so senseless and sad.

My sympathies, too, to all in Spain who have been touched by this act of violence.

It's been a few years since we visited Spain, but I remember vividly walking through Atocha Station and how very pretty it was. How terribly sad that some insane group felt killing innocents would further their "cause." We loved Spain and the Spanish and I'm appalled by these horrifying acts, and offer my deepest sympathy and prayers for those who are suffering.

How terrible! Just a year ago, I was in Spain driving by the Atocha station. Spain is one of my favorite countries to visit--wonderful people and culture. My condolences to all our Spanish friends.

Thoughts and prayers to our Spanish friends. How sad.

Both the BBC and US State Department point out that the use of multiple bombs directed against civilians rather than government installations or personnel is more the mark of al Qaeda than ETA. Remember Spain was one of the chief US allies in Iraq.

Blessings upon the victims and their families.

My Prayers...

What a crazy world we live in!
My sympathies to all affected.

190 deaths confirmed right now.

And ETA usually takes its time before acknowledging their killings, so its silence is quite normal. Europol had detected that ETA wanted to change its modus operandi to big terrorist acts, and it seems that they have moved into that ... don't put the blame on Al-Qaeda, they aren't the only killers ...

Thanks to all.

Cova

I am so sorry this has happened.

I must add my condolences and sympathies to all the people of Spain.

I made my first trip to Spain in October and found the people of Madrid to be wonderful.

As I watch the news about this terrible and senseless atack, I can't stop thinking about them - the friendly and gregarious people who worked at the Westin Palace where we stayed, the cops who patiently gave us directions, the docent at the Prado who answered all our questions, the cab drivers who showed us their beautiful city with so much pride - my heart goes out to them all.

To our Spanish friends: My sympathies are with you...

With deep sadness I feel for Spain and for the ruthless cowardly crimes against
this wonderful country and people.

i believe the very beloved maribel is a madrid resident. hope to hear from her soon that she's alright.