A police boat crashed into Westminster Bridge in central London on Friday, sending officers into the River Thames and leaving five crew members injured, according to the Metropolitan Police.
The incident happened near one of the capital’s busiest and most recognizable landmarks. Authorities said the force of the collision threw officers from the vessel into the water, prompting an emergency response on and around the river.
Paramedics and other responders attended the scene after the Westminster Bridge police boat crash. The Metropolitan Police said five members of the crew were hurt, though the limited details released so far do not fully explain how seriously they were injured.
The crash is likely to draw further scrutiny because it involved a police vessel operating in a central area of London. More information is expected as officials review what happened in the moments before the boat struck the bridge.
