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Five Police Officers Injured After Police Boat Crashes Into Westminster Bridge
London, UK – Five Metropolitan Police officers were injured after a police boat crashed into Westminster Bridge while responding to an emergency incident on the River Thames on Friday afternoon. Emergency services rushed to the scene following the dramatic collision, which temporarily brought central London to a standstill.
According to the Metropolitan Police, the Marine Policing Unit vessel was responding to reports of a person in the River Thames when it struck Westminster Bridge at speed. The impact threw several officers into the water, prompting an immediate rescue operation involving fellow emergency responders, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), the London Fire Brigade and the London Ambulance Service.
All five officers were taken to hospital for treatment. One officer has since been discharged, while four remain in hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities have confirmed that no members of the public were injured during the incident.
Eyewitnesses described hearing a loud bang before seeing officers in the River Thames wearing inflated life jackets as emergency crews quickly moved in to rescue them. Several nearby vessels also assisted before specialist rescue teams arrived.
The collision led to the temporary closure of Westminster Bridge and disrupted river traffic as investigators examined the damaged police vessel. Emergency cordons remained in place for several hours while the scene was made safe and evidence was gathered.
The Metropolitan Police said its immediate priority is the welfare of the injured officers and their families. A full investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the collision, with investigators expected to examine the vessel, weather conditions and the circumstances surrounding the emergency response.
The incident has prompted messages of support from across the emergency services, with many praising the swift actions of rescuers who ensured all officers were recovered from the water within minutes. While the investigation continues, officials have stressed that there is no indication of any wider threat to public safety.
The crash serves as a reminder of the risks faced by emergency service personnel who respond to incidents on Britain’s waterways, where operations are often conducted under challenging and unpredictable conditions.
Attached is a News article regarding is boat crashes in to Westminster bridge
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/07/25/moment-police-boat-crashes-westminster-bridge/
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