International24 July 2026

Five UK police officers injured after boat strikes bridge in London

Five British police officers were injured after a Metropolitan Police ​boat struck Westminster Bridge in ‌central London on Friday, the force said.
The vessel, from the Met's Marine Policing ​Unit, hit the bridge at ​about 1440 GMT, the police said. ⁠It added that a number of ​officers had entered the water but ​were rescued, with additional police responding along with other emergency services.
"We understand five officers ​were injured and are receiving treatment," ​the police statement said. "We await an update on ‌the ⁠extent of their injuries."
It added it did not believe any members of the public were involved or ​injured and ​said the ⁠circumstances of the incident would be "thoroughly reviewed".
The incident occurred ​close to the Houses of ​Parliament ⁠with crowds of onlookers watching on from the bridge. The Port of ⁠London ​Authority said it ​was also supporting the response.

-Reuters
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