Police Officers Injured in Westminster Boat Crash

Five Metropolitan Police officers sustained injuries when a police marine unit vessel responding to an emergency report of a person in the River Thames collided with Westminster Bridge.

Emergency Response and Bridge Collision

The marine unit was navigating the river under urgent circumstances when the impact with the historic bridge took place. According to the London Evening Standard and The Guardian, the vessel was dispatched following reports of an individual in the water.

Officer Injuries and Hospital Transport

Five officers onboard the vessel suffered injuries during the forceful impact with the stone structure. According to Sky News and the BBC, four of those personnel sustained serious injuries requiring immediate medical intervention.

According to The Guardian and RTÉ.ie, the extent of their ongoing medical conditions has not yet been fully detailed by the Metropolitan Police.

Next Steps and Investigation