British police, fire and ambulance services tested their ability Wednesday to deal with a terrorist attack during the Olympics, swooping on a disused subway station for a drill.
The two-day test -- called "Forward Defensive" -- started at the Aldwych subway station, which has been closed to commuters since 1994. The London Underground maintains the station so it can be used in movies and rented for parties. Its narrow staircases, looping track, tunnel and platform make it the perfect location to simulate dealing with an emergency in close quarters.