Five officers injured as police boat strikes Westminster Bridge
Traffic across Westminster Bridge was brought to a standstill after the incident, with a cordon in place at either end. Photograph: Jaimi Joy/ReutersView image in fullscreenTraffic across Westminster Bridge was brought to a standstill after the incident, with a cordon in place at either end. Additional officers responded alongside the London ambulance service and London fire brigade.“We understand five officers were injured and are receiving treatment.
- ▪Traffic across Westminster Bridge was brought to a standstill after the incident, with a cordon in place at either end.
- ▪Photograph: Jaimi Joy/ReutersView image in fullscreenTraffic across Westminster Bridge was brought to a standstill after the incident, with a cordon in place at either end.
- ▪Additional officers responded alongside the London ambulance service and London fire brigade.“We understand five officers were injured and are receiving treatment.
7 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 12 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 4 centre, 1 right.
- ▪ Police boat crashes into bridge in central London, sending officers into the Thames - AP News — Google News
- ▪ Five London police injured as boat hits bridge — RNZ
- ▪ Police boat crashes into central London bridge, throwing officers overboard — Global News
- ▪ Police boat crashes into bridge in central London, sending officers into the Thames — New York Post
- ▪ Officers hurt as police boat hits Westminster Bridge — BBC News — UK
- ▪ Five officers injured after police boat hits bridge in London — Sky News — Top
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Traffic across Westminster Bridge was brought to a standstill after the incident, with a cordon in place at either end. Photograph: Jaimi Joy/ReutersView image in fullscreenTraffic across Westminster Bridge was brought to a standstill after the incident, with a cordon in place at either end. Photograph: Jaimi Joy/ReutersLondonFive officers injured as police boat strikes Westminster BridgeMetropolitan police say officers on marine policing boat are receiving treatment after incident in central LondonHayden VernonFri 24 Jul 2026 13.29 EDTLast modified on Fri 24 Jul 2026 13.50 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleFive officers have been injured after a police boat struck Westminster Bridge in central London on Friday afternoon.The Metropolitan police said the incident occurred at about…
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