Five police officers sustained injuries following a collision involving a police boat near Westminster Bridge on the River Thames. Some officers were recovered from the water after the incident, which occurred Friday afternoon.
Emergency services, including the RNLI, police, fire crews, and ambulances, rushed to the scene. Responders were observed treating casualties on a boat at Westminster pier. A police cordon was established on Westminster Bridge, and traffic was brought to a standstill across the structure. A police helicopter and an air ambulance were seen circling the area.
Transport for London confirmed that entrances three and four to Westminster Underground station were temporarily shut as a result of the emergency response.
The Port of London Authority confirmed that the incident involved a police vessel and stated they were supporting the Metropolitan Police and other agencies in managing the situation. The exact cause of the crash remains unclear.
