A major emergency response is under Wayway at Tower Bridge, england/Waleswales/Centralcentral-wales/”>central uknip.co.uk/where/united-kingdom/england/london, after a “person in the Waterwater” was reported on the River Thames this evening. This person in the Thames at Tower Bridge has prompted a significant emergency response, as the person in the Thames at Tower Bridge prompts major emergency response from the authorities.
The call was passed by the Coastguard at around 8pm (Sat 6 Sept) with a request for a full emergency services attendance at Tower Bridge. Multiple agencies have been alerted, and a person in the Thames at Tower Bridge prompts major emergency response, with members of the public expected to see a large emergency services presence in the area while the incident is dealt with.
- Please avoid the immediate area around Tower Bridge to allow crews to work.
- For river emergencies, dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
We’ll update this story as more verified information becomes available.
What we know so far
- Time of call: ~19:52
- Location: Tower Bridge / River Thames (midstream)
- Nature of incident: Report of a person in the water
- Status: Live police/Coastguard response; full land-side attendance requested
