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Tuesday, 11 July 2006, 21:14 GMT 22:14 UK

In pictures: Mumbai blasts

One of the train carriages mangled by an explosion in Mumbai (Bombay)

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A series of explosions on trains in the Indian financial capital Mumbai (Bombay) has killed scores of people.

Rescuers carry a survivor at Mahim station

Rescuers carry a survivor at Mahim station

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An improvised rescue operation began at some stations as bystanders tried to find survivors among the dead.

Rescuers search a twisted carriage for bodies

Rescuers search a twisted carriage for bodies

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Rescue workers plucked bodies from the mangled wreckage of the train compartments.

Mangled train carriage (Image: Urdu Times)

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Authorities blamed "terrorists" for the attacks, which reports said targeted first-class compartments. (Photo: Urdu Times)

Damage at Mahim station

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Some of the bombs exploded at stations, like this one at Mahim, causing extensive damage.

TV pictures of crowds at one of the railway stations struck by the explosions

TV pictures of crowds at one of the railway stations struck by the explosions

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The blasts happened in the evening rush hour, and TV pictures showed crowds of workers gathered at stations.

Pictures from Khar explosion

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The entire rail network was suspended, and as darkness fell, stranded passengers were facing a difficult journey home.

Man hands a bottle of water to a bus passenger (Image: Urdu Times)

Man hands a bottle of water to a bus passenger (Image: Urdu Times)

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But witnesses spoke of Mumbai pulling together, with local people handing out water and food. (Photo: Urdu Times)

Security officer checks a Mumbai-bound train in Ahmedabad for bombs

Security officer checks a Mumbai-bound train in Ahmedabad for bombs

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Elsewhere, trains bound for Mumbai were cancelled and some, like this one in Ahmedabad, were checked for bombs.

Policeman patrols in Delhi on 11 July

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Security was also tightened in other Indian cities, including the capital Delhi.

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