Emergency services, including London Ambulance, fire crews, and police, were called to the Victoria and Albert Museum on Cromwell Road, London, after reports of a person threatening to jump from a height at the iconic site.
The incident was reported at approximately just after 4.30pm, prompting a rapid response from the Metropolitan Police, London Fire Brigade, and medical teams. The person in distress was reportedly positioned in a dangerous area within the museum grounds, and authorities are actively working to bring the situation under control.
A large area surrounding the museum has been cordoned off as officers and emergency personnel attempt to resolve the situation safely. Negotiators are reportedly on the scene to speak with the individual and encourage them to move to safety.
The museum remains closed to visitors as a precaution, and traffic around Cromwell Road has been disrupted as emergency services manage the situation.
More details will follow as the situation develops, and members of the public are advised to avoid the area while authorities work to bring the incident to a safe resolution.
