Bombings in London

July 8, 2005

Update. Our office has now confirmed the safety of all of the Indiana University students currently studying in London.

July 7, 2005

The Office of Overseas Study is actively engaged in ensuring that all IU students in London are safe, given the tragic bombings that took place in London this morning. The safety of IU students is of the utmost importance to us.

We have ascertained that all students on London programs managed by Arcadia University, IES, AIFS, AIU, American University, Institute for Study Abroad at Butler University, INSTEP and Syracuse University are safe. We are proceeding to check with one additional program provider to confirm the status of a single additional IU student in London. Indiana University currently has 75 students in London this summer across nine programs.

London officials have confirmed multiple bombings in the Underground train system and on a bus, with multiple casualties. All London Underground services and bus services within Central London were suspended for most of the day. Most of London's railway stations re-opened by 5 p.m. London time. Buses in central London also restarted, with limited service. The Underground network remains closed with hopes of re-opening limited service on some lines later tonight and more extensive service tomorrow.

We will continue to monitor the situation in London very closely with program providers in England. Program staff abroad are providing guidance to IU students regarding safety and security precautions.

Any additional information that is received will be posted here on this Web site.

Office of Overseas Study
Indiana University

Franklin Hall 303
Bloomington, IN 47405-1223 Ph: 812-855-9304
Fax: 812-855-6452
overseas@indiana.edu