What appeared to be one of the city’s iconic double-decker buses exploded in spectacular fashion Sunday morning, in a scene eerily similar to the July 7, 2005, London terror attacks.
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While signs were placed up near the bridge ahead of the filming, some social media users were left feeling uneasy after hearing the explosion.
Filming for the action film The Foreigner was taking place on Lambeth Bridge when it blew up, alarming onlookers including children.
Alex Donaldson tweeted: “Curious re who approved blowing up a #LondonBus…in the name of a movie #scaredthedaylights”.
“Anyone anxious about the exploding bus on Lambeth Bridge just now?” he wrote on Twitter.
He told Sky: “Some may fear it was for real if far enough away not to see the cameras and crew”.
Despite the warnings before the stunt, many tweeted their anger and confusion.
Makers of the big-budget “gritty action thriller” The Foreigner had not warned all bystanders of the impending explosion.
The Port of London Authority said Lambeth Bridge was closed to the public prior to the stunt, and members of the London Fire Brigade were on standby in case anything went wrong. It is directed by Martin Campbell, who was behind James Bond films Casino Royale and GoldenEye.
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The notice, posted on Twitter, stated: “The explosion is controlled and operated by our special effects team”. “Every precaution will be taken to ensure the safety of the people in the area”.
