A police boat collided with Westminster Bridge in central London on Friday, forcing marine unit officers into the River Thames. Five officers sustained injuries in the incident, according to the Metropolitan Police.
Paramedics provided treatment to the injured personnel on a black inflatable boat while a police helicopter circled overhead near Big Ben. The circumstances surrounding the crash and what the vessel was doing at the time remained unclear, though the Met indicated the incident would undergo a thorough review.
Details about the severity of the injuries were not immediately available. Police stated they had no reason to believe any members of the public were involved or hurt in the collision.
Onlookers assembled on the bridge as emergency responders, including ambulances and fire crews, attended to the scene. A Port of London Authority spokesperson confirmed the authority was assisting with river traffic management and coordinating with the Metropolitan Police and the Coastguard.