Five officers injured in Westminster Bridge boat incident
A police vessel struck the bridge on Friday afternoon, causing several officers to enter the water.
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Five police officers were hurt in an incident involving a police boat and Westminster Bridge on Friday afternoon. The Metropolitan police confirmed that the officers were receiving treatment following the collision, which occurred at approximately 3:40 PM. A number of officers entered the River Thames but were subsequently recovered.
Emergency Response and Eyewitness Accounts
Emergency services, including the London ambulance service and London fire brigade, attended the scene. Responders from the Royal National Lifeboat Institution were observed providing care to casualties on a boat near Westminster pier. Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud impact. Mateo Bilis-Lusevic, aged 12, who was on a tour boat nearby, described hearing a 'boom' and seeing people fall into the water. He estimated the officers were in the water for about ten minutes.
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Disruptions and Investigation
The incident led to traffic being stopped on Westminster Bridge, with cordons established at both ends. Transport for London reported that exits one and two at Westminster tube station were closed. Services on the River Thames operated by Thames Clippers (Uber Boat) experienced disruptions, and Westminster pier was shut until further notice. The Metropolitan police stated that the circumstances would be thoroughly reviewed, with their immediate priority being the welfare of the injured officers. They indicated that no members of the public were believed to be involved or harmed.
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