NewsUK NewsEmergencyLIVEUpdated 3 mins agoA police boat carrying armed cops has crashed near Westminster Bridge in central London - follow our live blog for updatesEmergency services have swarmed Westminster Bridge (Image: David Lynch/PA Wire)Updated 17:11, 24 Jul 2026A police boat carrying armed cops has crashed near Westminster Bridge in central London, leaving five officers injured after a number plunged into the River Thames.Emergency services have swarmed the scene in central London, with responders from the RNLI seen treating casualties on a boat at the pier.A large number of police officers, fire crews and ambulances are also at the scene, and traffic across the bridge has come to a standstill.A Port of London Authority spokesperson said: "We are aware of an incident involving a police vessel at Westminster Bridge. We are supporting the response and providing assistance where needed, working closely with the Metropolitan Police, HM Coastguard and partner agencies to manage the situation."View PostView PostView PostView PostToday17:11 BSTFull Metropolitan Police statementA spokesperson for the Met said: "At around 3.45pm on Friday July 24 a boat from the Met’s Marine Policing Unit struck Westminster Bridge."A number of officers entered the water but were recovered."Additional officers responded alongside the London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade."We understand five officers were injured and are receiving treatment. We await an update on the extent of their injuries."At this stage, we don’t believe any members of the public were involved or injured."The circumstances of the incident will be thoroughly reviewed, but at this stage our priority is the wellbeing of the officers involved."Today17:08 BSTWestminster Bridge taped off by policeA section of Westminster Bridge has been taped off by police officers following the boat crash on the River Thames.A number of ambulances, fire crews and police vehicles are in attendance along Embankment, with a helicopter also circling overhead.Today16:58 BSTFive police officers injured in boat crashFive police officers have been injured after a police vessel hit Westminster Bridge, the Metropolitan Police has said.A number of officers had to be recovered from the River Thames, the force said.A large number of police officers, fire crews and ambulance staff are at the scene(Image: David Lynch/PA Wire)‌Today16:55 BSTStatement from Port of London AuthorityA Port of London Authority spokesperson said: "We are aware of an incident involving a police vessel at Westminster Bridge. We are supporting the response and providing assistance where needed, working closely with the Metropolitan Police, HM Coastguard and partner agencies to manage the situation."‌