Tower Bridge Jammed Open, Central London Traffic in Mayhem

Tower Bridge is stuck wide open, causing gridlock across central London and leaving commuters fuming.

Historic Bridge Refuses to Close After Ship Passes

The iconic Tower Bridge failed to lower its bascules after lifting to let a tall ship sail along the River Thames.

Witnesses spotted the bridge’s arms hanging unevenly this afternoon, refusing to come down in unison. The iconic structure looked lopsided, triggering traffic chaos on the roads below.

Engineers Scramble to Fix the Glitch

City of London Police confirmed engineers are on the scene working urgently to close the bridge and clear the jam.

Motorists have been warned to avoid the area and take alternative routes as traffic snarls build up across the capital.

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