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Westminster Bridge Police Boat Crash: Emergency Services Respond to Casualties

Westminster Bridge is cordoned off following a police boat crash, with emergency services treating casualties. Details and updates.

Editorial Desk

July 24, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — London, UK — Westminster Bridge has been cordoned off following an incident involving a police boat. Emergency services are currently on the scene, attending to casualties.

Details of the incident remain limited at this time, but local authorities have confirmed that the bridge is closed to traffic and pedestrians as emergency responders work to manage the situation. The Metropolitan Police have issued a statement urging the public to avoid the area.

“We’re currently dealing with an incident on Westminster Bridge involving one of our police boats. We ask the public to stay away from the area as emergency services work to resolve the situation,” a police spokesperson said.

Emergency medical services are also present, providing care to those affected. The extent of injuries — and the number of casualties haven’t yet been disclosed.

This developing story will be updated as more information becomes available.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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