A significant emergency operation was launched today at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich after a car park attendant discovered a suspicious item in a bin. The Metropolitan Police" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked" data-wpil-monitor-id="97572">Metropolitan Police, fire crews, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) officers, and specialist explosive detection dogs were promptly dispatched to the scene to assess and secure the area.
Despite the alarm, the hospital has managed to maintain its operations, ensuring that patient care continues uninterrupted. However, a cordon has been established around the car park area, temporarily preventing patients and staff from accessing their vehicles.