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Westminster Bridge live: Multiple casualties in horror police boat crash on Thames
A spokesperson for the Met said: “At around 3.45pm on Friday July 24 a boat from the Met’s Marine Policing Unit struck Westminster Bridge.
“A number of officers entered the water but were recovered.
“Additional officers responded alongside the London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade.
“We understand five officers were injured and are receiving treatment. We await an update on the extent of their injuries.
“At this stage, we don’t believe any members of the public were involved or injured.
“The circumstances of the incident will be thoroughly reviewed, but at this stage our priority is the wellbeing of the officers involved.”
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