Police say a police boat struck Westminster Bridge in central London, prompting a large emergency response on the Thames. Multiple outlets report that five officers are injured. The incident involves the Metropolitan Police’s marine or patrol unit, and at least some officers enter the water after the collision. BBC and other reports say officers are recovered from the Thames and treated by responders at the scene. Paramedics treat casualties near Westminster, and the area around the bridge is closed while emergency services manage the incident. The Evening Standard and Sky News describe emergency services being at the scene, while the Manchester Evening News reports the bridge is shut down following the crash. The Independent and other outlets also confirm that emergency services respond and that officers are injured. The Metropolitan Police are leading the response and provide updates on injuries and the circumstances of the collision. Authorities do not report details on cause, but the incident is being handled as an emergency and draws police and medical attention near Westminster Bridge.
Five officers injured after police boat crashes into Westminster Bridge
Police say a police boat struck Westminster Bridge in central London, prompting a large emergency response on the Thames. Multiple outlets report that five officers are injured. The incident involves...
- A police boat crashes into Westminster Bridge in central London on the Thames.
- Five police officers are reported injured.
- Some officers enter the water and are recovered by emergency responders.
- Paramedics treat casualties at the scene near Westminster.
- Westminster Bridge is shut down while emergency services respond.
Police officers were recovered from the River Thames and are being treated by paramedics
1 hour agoA police boat crashed into Westminster Bridge in central London on Friday, tossing officers into the River Thames and injuring five of the crew, the Metropolitan Police said.
1 hour agoMetropolitan police say officers on marine policing boat are receiving treatment after incident in central LondonFive officers have been injured after a police boat struck Westminster Bridge in central London on Friday afternoon.The Metropolitan police said the incident occurred at about 3.40pm and involved a boat from the marine policing unit. Continue reading...
2 hours agoA police boat crashed into Westminster Bridge in central London on Friday, sending members of its marine unit into the River Thames and injuring five officers, the Metropolitan Police said.
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