Five officers injured as police boat strikes Westminster Bridge
Summary
A police boat crashed into Westminster Bridge in central London, injuring five officers who entered the water but were rescued. Emergency services, including police, fire, ambulance, and lifeboat crews, responded to the incident, and the bridge was closed to traffic.Key Facts
- The crash happened around 3:40 pm on a Friday.
- Five police officers were injured and are receiving medical treatment.
- No members of the public were reported hurt.
- The injured officers were in the water for about 10 minutes before being rescued.
- Emergency services included the Metropolitan Police, London Fire Brigade, London Ambulance Service, Royal National Lifeboat Institution, and Coastguard.
- Westminster Bridge was closed, with a cordon at both ends stopping all traffic.
- Westminster tube station exits one and two were closed temporarily.
- River boat services, including Thames Clippers, were disrupted and Westminster pier was closed.
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