Emergency services are currently responding to a major incident after reports of a person falling into the River Thames from Westminster Bridge, central London.

The incident was first reported at around 4:40am today (May 2, 2025). A full emergency response — including the London Fire Brigade, London Ambulance Service, Metropolitan Police, and the Coastguard — was launched to search for the individual believed to have entered the water.
Motorists and pedestrians are advised to avoid the area around Westminster Bridge while emergency operations continue.

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Authorities have not yet confirmed the identity or condition of the individual involved.

The public is asked to give emergency services space to carry out their work safely.

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Further updates will be provided as soon as more information becomes available.

 

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