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A large area surrounding the museum has been cordoned off as officers and emergency personnel attempt to resolve the situation safely. Negotiators are reportedly on the scene to speak with the individual and encourage them to move to safety.

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The museum remains closed to visitors as a precaution, and traffic around Cromwell Road has been disrupted as emergency services manage the situation.
More details will follow as the situation develops, and members of the public are advised to avoid the area while authorities work to bring the incident to a safe resolution.
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