Person in River Sparks Midnight Rescue Chaos at Tower Bridge

Emergency Teams Flood the Scene

Emergency services scrambled after reports of a person spotted in the water near Tower Bridge. An urgent search operation is underway in the early hours of Tuesday.

Tower Bridge Shut Down

The iconic London landmark is closed both ways as crews race against time following multiple 999 calls. London Fire Brigade, Coastguard, and Tower RNLI are all involved in the frantic rescue effort.

Ambulance Crews on Standby

London Ambulance Service paramedics have also been deployed to the scene, ready for immediate medical support.

We’ve contacted the Metropolitan Police for an official update. Stay tuned for more details as the story develops.

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