Officers hurt as police boat hits Westminster Bridge
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- ▪ 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
- ▪ Five officers injured as police boat strikes Westminster Bridge — The Guardian — World
- ▪ Five officers injured after police boat hits bridge in London — Sky News — Top
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Officers hurt as police boat strikes bridge Image source, PA MediaImage caption, The police boat reportedly collided with Westminster Bridge Published24 July 2026, 17:01 BSTUpdated Just nowFive Metropolitan Police officers have been injured after a police boat struck Westminster Bridge in central London.The Met said the incident had occurred at about 15:40 BST and involved a boat from the Marine Policing Unit.In a statement, it said "a number of officers entered the water, but were recovered" and it was waiting for an "update on the extent of their injuries".No members of the public are thought to have been involved or injured in the crash.Image source, PA MediaImage caption, Police cordoned off Westminster Bridge after the boat crashA Port of London Authority spokesperson said: "We are…
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