Westminster Bridge SHUT after reports of person in Thames
Emergency Services Swarm to Scene
Westminster Bridge has been shut to all traffic and pedestrians following eye-witness reports of a person in the River Thames. The 5:34 PM call sparked an immediate, full-scale emergency response.
- Metropolitan Police
- London Fire Brigade
- London Ambulance Service
- RNLI Lifeboat Crews
Chaos on the Roads as Bridge Closes
The closure has sparked major traffic jams across central London. Commuters are urged to find alternative routes while the area remains gridlocked.
Rescue Mission in Full Swing
Specialist rescue teams are scouring the Thames as emergency crews remain stationed at the bridge. Details about the individual’s condition are still unknown.
“Emergency services are responding to an incident involving a person in the River Thames near Westminster Bridge. A full attendance response is in place, and efforts are ongoing. We advise the public to avoid the area,” a Metropolitan Police source said.
