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Police Vessel Carrying Armed Officers Crashes on Thames
Five officers were injured and several services were disrupted after a Metropolitan Police boat struck Westminster Bridge, officials said.
- On Friday July 24 at 3:45 PM, a boat from the Metropolitan Police Marine Policing Unit struck Westminster Bridge on the River Thames in central London.
- The collision caused five officers to enter the water but be recovered; the London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade responded alongside Metropolitan Police to treat the injured.
- Emergency services taped off a section of Westminster Bridge overlooking Parliament; police vehicles and ambulances lined the Embankment while a police helicopter and air ambulance circled overhead.
- Transport for London closed exits one and two at Westminster Underground station, and traffic across Westminster Bridge came to a standstill as emergency services managed the scene.
- Authorities stated no members of the public were involved or injured, while the Metropolitan Police said the incident circumstances will be thoroughly reviewed to determine next steps.
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A police boat from the Marine Police rammed Westminster Bridge, injuring five officers and sending several others into the River Thames, amidst panic among tourists and members of the public.
Several emergency service vehicles were visible on and around the bridge, while a police helicopter was flying over the scene of the incident.
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