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Five Officers Hurt as Police Vessel Strikes London Bridge
24 Jul
Summary
- A police boat collided with Westminster Bridge, injuring five officers.
- The incident occurred near the Houses of Parliament on Friday afternoon.
- No members of the public are believed to have been injured.
A police boat from the Metropolitan Police's Marine Policing Unit collided with Westminster Bridge in central London on Friday afternoon. The incident occurred around 14:40 GMT, resulting in injuries to five police officers who were attending the scene.
Emergency services responded rapidly, with additional police officers assisting in the rescue of officers who had entered the water. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that the injured officers were receiving treatment and that a review into the circumstances of the collision would be conducted.
Authorities have indicated that it is not believed any members of the public were involved or sustained injuries. The Port of London Authority is also supporting the response to the incident, which drew crowds of onlookers.
