Police boat crashes into central London bridge, throwing officers overboard
A police boat crashed into Westminster Bridge in central London on Friday, tossing officers into the River Thames and injuring five of the crew, the Metropolitan Police said. Paramedics treated the injured on a black inflatable boat as a police helicopter hovered overhead near the clock tower that houses the bell known as Big Ben. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story.
- ▪A police boat crashed into Westminster Bridge in central London on Friday, tossing officers into the River Thames and injuring five of the crew, the Metropolitan Police said.
- ▪Paramedics treated the injured on a black inflatable boat as a police helicopter hovered overhead near the clock tower that houses the bell known as Big Ben.
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7 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 12 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 3 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 bridge in central London, sending officers into the Thames — New York Post
- ▪ Five officers injured as police boat strikes Westminster Bridge — The Guardian — World
- ▪ 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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| Original publisher | Global News |
| Canonical URL | https://globalnews.ca/news/11987994/police-boat-crash-river-thames-london-uk/ |
| Publication time | Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:26:56 +0000 |
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A police boat crashed into Westminster Bridge in central London on Friday, tossing officers into the River Thames and injuring five of the crew, the Metropolitan Police said. Paramedics treated the injured on a black inflatable boat as a police helicopter hovered overhead near the clock tower that houses the bell known as Big Ben. 2:55 New walking route connects London’s historic landmarks along River Thames New walking route connects London’s historic landmarks along River Thames Video footage of Westminster Bridge shows moment of London attack WWII bomb found in London, U.K.
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