Docklands bombing

Title

Docklands bombing

Genre

News report; Interview; Press conference; Vox pop

TX Date

10 Feb 1996

Year of production

1996

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Duration

00:04:31

Description

News 97.3’s Nick Wood spent most of the night at London Docklands following an explosion last night and compiled this report. Alfred Hart local resident on bomb’s immediate impact. Newham General Hospital’s Chief Executive, Neil Zammett on setting their emergency plan in action; Royal London Hospital spokesperson Anne(?) Alexander revealed that fears of a second blast had hampered rescue efforts; Superintendent Jeff Gardiner(?) announces there are no more devices in the area; Sheila Doe on the blast that shook her parents flat. Local councillor Martin Young on clean-up, support of residents and costs. Vox pop with residents, one of whom makes a comparison with Second World War bombings.

Contributors

Martin Young; Nick Wood; Alfred Hart; Neil Zammett; Jeff Gardiner(?); Sheila Doe; Anne(?) Alexander

Keywords

London; Injuries; Terrorism; Police; IRA; Docklands; Explosions; Canary Wharf; South Quay; Newham General Hospital; Royal London Hospital

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