Major Emergency at Lambeth Bridge in the Early Hours
Chaos erupted on Lambeth Bridge early this morning after reports of a person perched on the wrong side of the railings sparked a full emergency response. At around 4am, police, paramedics, and the London Fire Brigade’s rescue boat crew rushed to the scene in central London.
Mental Health Crisis Sparks Police and Paramedic Intervention
The incident was treated as a mental health emergency. Specialist officers and paramedics worked to safely engage the individual. The Fire Brigade’s rescue boat attended but was not needed after the situation was assessed.
Police quickly sealed off Lambeth Bridge, disrupting traffic and throwing the area into turmoil as emergency services dealt with the drama.
Lambeth Bridge Closed – Major Travel Disruptions Across Central London
The bridge remains shut, causing significant traffic chaos and delays to public transport.
Transport for London has issued a series of diversions for bus routes affected by the closure:
- Route 3 (to Victoria): Diverted from Lambeth Road at Lambeth Palace Road, then right onto Lambeth Palace Road.
- Route C10 (to Victoria): Diverted from Westminster Bridge Roundabout, right onto Westminster Bridge, along Bridge Street, then left at Parliament Square.
- Route N3 (to Oxford Circus): Diverted from Lambeth Road at Lambeth Palace Road, right onto Lambeth Palace Road, left onto Westminster Bridge, along Bridge Street, then left at Parliament Square to rejoin route.
- Route N88 (to Clapham): From Lambeth Palace Road at Albert Embankment, continuing along Albert Embankment to Vauxhall Bus Station.
Stay Clear, Expect Delays – Latest from the Met Police and TfL
We have contacted the Metropolitan Police for an official statement on how the situation was resolved and await further details. Motorists and bus passengers are urged to avoid the area and check TfL updates before travelling.
More updates to follow as information becomes available.
