A 2017 London train bombing failed to fully detonate and saved dozens of lives
A terrifying morning commute in London turned into a miraculous escape when a bucket-bomb at Parsons Green station failed to fully detonate, preventing a potential catastrophe for hundreds of passengers.
The 2017 Parsons Green bombing remains a chilling reminder of how close London came to a major tragedy. During the morning rush hour, an improvised explosive device inside a plastic bucket partially detonated on a District Line train. While the blast caused a flash of fire that injured thirty people, the main charge failed to ignite.
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