Alban Molineaux's daughter Diane is with 11 other Union College students studying abroad in London. After hearing about the attacks, Molineaux said he and his family were either glued to the television or trying to reach Diane on her cell phone.
“I'm so glad to hear your voice. That was the very first thing I said. Because until that you just didn't know, even though they said everyone was fine. The statistics change all the time. To hear they were pulling bodies out of Russell Square. You just don't know,” said Molineaux.
Diane and the other students live and go to class right near Russell Square — the location of one of the subway station explosions.
Molineaux said his daughter didn't hear any of the attacks, but when she went outside she said it was mayhem.
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“She said there were helicopters flying overhead, ambulances, people running all about,” said Molineaux.
Hearing his daughter describe what she saw reminded him of another terrifying incident. His other daughter was in Columbia High School when a student began shooting last year.
“This is worse. You know, because you don't know. With Columbia, I had direct contact. The phone lines weren't tied up. In London, you can't get through,” said Molineaux.
Molineaux has tried several more times to talk to Diane, but he continues to have trouble. For now, Diane's family members are keeping her and the victims in their prayers.
A decision has not yet been made if the students will return home or relocate to a different location.