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Revision as of 21:15, 31 December 2006 editGracenotes (talk | contribs)Autopatrolled, Pending changes reviewers, Rollbackers18,359 edits meh....formatting refs, another one in Spanish, hope the translation makes sense← Previous edit Revision as of 21:23, 31 December 2006 edit undoGracenotes (talk | contribs)Autopatrolled, Pending changes reviewers, Rollbackers18,359 edits Consolidated two very similar (and hopefully verisimilar) refsNext edit →
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The explosion was from a ], a ] containing 500 to 800 kilograms of explosives<ref>{{es icon}} {{cite news | url = http://www.elmundo.es/elmundo/2006/12/31/espana/1167563742.html | title = Madrid technicians raise estimated weight of explosive charge from 500 to 800 kilograms | work = ] |date= 2006-12-31 | accessdate = 2006-12-31 }}</ref> stolen from a Spanish national in ], who was abducted and released shortly after the bombing.<ref>{{es icon}} {{cite news | url = http://www.elmundo.es/elmundo/2006/12/31/espana/1167566823.html | title = The van's owner was kidnapped in France on the 27th and set free after the attack | work = ] |date= 2006-12-31 | accessdate = 2006-12-31 }}</ref> The explosion was from a ], a ] containing 500 to 800 kilograms of explosives<ref>{{es icon}} {{cite news | url = http://www.elmundo.es/elmundo/2006/12/31/espana/1167563742.html | title = Madrid technicians raise estimated weight of explosive charge from 500 to 800 kilograms | work = ] |date= 2006-12-31 | accessdate = 2006-12-31 }}</ref> stolen from a Spanish national in ], who was abducted and released shortly after the bombing.<ref>{{es icon}} {{cite news | url = http://www.elmundo.es/elmundo/2006/12/31/espana/1167566823.html | title = The van's owner was kidnapped in France on the 27th and set free after the attack | work = ] |date= 2006-12-31 | accessdate = 2006-12-31 }}</ref>


The explosion took place in the terminal's car garage, and the interior minister has stated the parking garage was damaged (three of four stories were demolished by the explosion,<ref>{{es icon}} {{cite news | url = http://www.elmundo.es/elmundo/2006/12/30/espana/1167467691.html | author = Llerena, María José | title = The ETA resurfaces and bombs the T4 in Barajas; two people go missing | work = ] |date= 2006-12-30 | accessdate = 2006-12-31 }}</ref> 60% of the building destroyed<ref>{{es icon}} {{cite news | url = http://www.elmundo.es/elmundo/2006/12/30/espana/1167508417.html | title = The ETA detonated 200 kg of explosives in the T4; the search for the missing people continues | work = ] |date= 2006-12-31 | accessdate = 2006-12-31 }}</ref>). The terminal also received some damage.<ref></ref><ref></ref> 26 people have been slightly injured, mainly with damage to the ears because of the shockwave.<ref name="ETAClaim" /><ref name="AP">, '']''</ref> The explosion took place in the terminal's car garage, and the interior minister has stated the parking garage was damaged (three of four stories were demolished by the explosion,<ref name = "Barajas bombing">{{es icon}} {{cite news | url = http://www.elmundo.es/elmundo/2006/12/30/espana/1167467691.html | author = Llerena, María José | title = The ETA resurfaces and bombs the T4 in Barajas; two people go missing | work = ] |date= 2006-12-30 | accessdate = 2006-12-31 }}</ref> 60% of the building destroyed<ref>{{es icon}} {{cite news | url = http://www.elmundo.es/elmundo/2006/12/30/espana/1167508417.html | title = The ETA detonated 200 kg of explosives in the T4; the search for the missing people continues | work = ] |date= 2006-12-31 | accessdate = 2006-12-31 }}</ref>). The terminal also received some damage.<ref name = "Barajas bombing" /><ref></ref> 26 people have been slightly injured, mainly with damage to the ears because of the shockwave.<ref name="ETAClaim" /><ref name="AP">, '']''</ref>


The Ecuadorian Government stated that two ]ian citizens died as a result of the bombing. The ] has not confirmed this statement yet.<ref>http://www.milenio.com/index.php/2006/12/30/27638/</ref><ref>http://www.libertaddigital.com/noticias/noticia_1276295762.html </ref> Their bodies are missing, and the search for them is still underway.<ref>{{cite web| title = Continua busqueda ecuatorianos desaparecidos| publisher = El Pais| date = 31 December, 2006| url = http://www.elpais.com/articulo/espana/bomberos/continuan/busqueda/ecuatorianos/desaparecidos/atentado/Barajas/elpepuesp/20061231elpepunac_4/Tes| accessdate = 2006-12-31}}</ref> The Ecuadorian Government stated that two ]ian citizens died as a result of the bombing. The ] has not confirmed this statement yet.<ref>http://www.milenio.com/index.php/2006/12/30/27638/</ref><ref>http://www.libertaddigital.com/noticias/noticia_1276295762.html </ref> Their bodies are missing, and the search for them is still underway.<ref>{{cite web| title = Continua busqueda ecuatorianos desaparecidos| publisher = El Pais| date = 31 December, 2006| url = http://www.elpais.com/articulo/espana/bomberos/continuan/busqueda/ecuatorianos/desaparecidos/atentado/Barajas/elpepuesp/20061231elpepunac_4/Tes| accessdate = 2006-12-31}}</ref>

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Smoke billows from the parking building in the Barajas Airport
Police in the damaged parking building.

On the morning of December 30, 2006, an explosion took place in the carpark building attached to Terminal 4 of Madrid Barajas International Airport in Spain. It was reported in by Time Warner employee Samantha Graham, who called into CNN around 3:34 a.m. EST. Reuters also distributed a wire story about the event with sparse details. The article states that a bomb threat was phoned in at approximately 8:15 local time (7:15 GMT) that a bomb would explode at 9:00 local time (8:00 GMT). After receipt of the warning, police were able to evacuate part of the airport. Responsibility for the explosion has since been claimed by ETA.

The explosion was from a van bomb, a Renault Trafic containing 500 to 800 kilograms of explosives stolen from a Spanish national in France, who was abducted and released shortly after the bombing.

The explosion took place in the terminal's car garage, and the interior minister has stated the parking garage was damaged (three of four stories were demolished by the explosion, 60% of the building destroyed). The terminal also received some damage. 26 people have been slightly injured, mainly with damage to the ears because of the shockwave.

The Ecuadorian Government stated that two Ecuadorian citizens died as a result of the bombing. The Spanish Government has not confirmed this statement yet. Their bodies are missing, and the search for them is still underway.

Entry has been restricted to all airport terminals by the Spanish national police until further notice. Air traffic since the incident has resumed at Terminal 4.

Because of the attacks, Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero has ordered the government to halt all peace efforts with ETA.

Aftermath

Several silent concentrations took place across Spain on 31 December, 2006. Some protesters against the bombings were just demonstrators against ETA. However, other demonstrators chanted cries against the government, and others asked about who committed the disputed 2004 Madrid train bombings.

References

  1. "Explosion hits parking lot at Madrid airport". Reuters. 2006-12-30. Retrieved 2006-12-31.
  2. ^ "Madrid bomb shatters ETA cease-fire". Reuters. 2006-12-31. Retrieved 2006-12-31.
  3. ^ Webb, Jason (2006-12-30). "Four hurt in Madrid airport bomb, ETA claims attack". Reuters. Retrieved 2006-12-31. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  4. Template:Es icon "Madrid technicians raise estimated weight of explosive charge from 500 to 800 kilograms". El Mundo. 2006-12-31. Retrieved 2006-12-31.
  5. Template:Es icon "The van's owner was kidnapped in France on the 27th and set free after the attack". El Mundo. 2006-12-31. Retrieved 2006-12-31.
  6. ^ Template:Es icon Llerena, María José (2006-12-30). "The ETA resurfaces and bombs the T4 in Barajas; two people go missing". El Mundo. Retrieved 2006-12-31.
  7. Template:Es icon "The ETA detonated 200 kg of explosives in the T4; the search for the missing people continues". El Mundo. 2006-12-31. Retrieved 2006-12-31.
  8. Tres heridos leves por la explosión de una furgoneta bomba en Barajas
  9. 26 Hurt in Car Bombing at Madrid Airport, AP
  10. http://www.milenio.com/index.php/2006/12/30/27638/
  11. http://www.libertaddigital.com/noticias/noticia_1276295762.html
  12. "Continua busqueda ecuatorianos desaparecidos". El Pais. 31 December, 2006. Retrieved 2006-12-31. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  13. "Al aeropuerto, mejor en transporte público". El Pais. 31 December, 2006. Retrieved 2006-12-31. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  14. Miles de ciudadanos muestran su rechazo a ETA y a la política del Gobierno Texts displayed: "Zapatero assassin: Who´s behind the 2004 Madrid train bombings? ("Zapatero asesino, ¿Quién está detrás del 11-M?")

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