Five police officers were injured Friday when a police boat crashed into Westminster Bridge in central London, sending members of its marine unit into the River Thames. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the incident and reported that emergency services are responding.
The crash occurred as the boat was carrying armed officers. While details surrounding the cause of the collision remain unconfirmed, reports indicate a number of officers entered the water following the impact before being recovered. The Washington Times specified five officers sustained injuries.
Sky News also confirmed the presence of armed officers on board at the time of the crash. The Independent reported that emergency services are currently responding to the incident, but provided no further details. BBC US similarly stated that a number of armed officers were involved in the accident and subsequently recovered from the River Thames.
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