Injuries reported in crash involving police vessel near Westminster Bridge
Five police officers were injured when a Metropolitan Marine Policing Unit boat collided with Westminster Bridge in London on july 24, 2026. The incident occurred around 3:45 p.m., causing some officers to fall into the River Thames, but all were eventually rescued with no fatalities reported. Emergency responders, including a police helicopter and air ambulance, attended the scene, where injured officers received treatment on a boat moored nearby. Crowds gathered to observe the aftermath, and traffic was halted. Witnesses,including tourists Cecilia Lusevic and her son Mateo Bilis-Lusevic,described the incident as fast and sudden,with officers in the water for about ten minutes before help arrived. Authorities stated that their priority is the officers’ well-being, and a thorough review of the incident is underway.
Five police officers were injured after a police boat struck London’s Westminster Bridge on Friday afternoon.
A Metropolitan Police update said a boat belonging to the Metropolitan Marine Policing Unit collided with Westminster Bridge at around 3:45 p.m., causing some officers to fall into the River Thames.
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All injured officers were recovered, and there are no reported fatalities from the incident.
”We understand five officers were injured and are receiving treatment. We await an update on the extent of their injuries,” the news release reads. “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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Emergency services attend an incident at Westminster Bridge in London, Friday July 24, 2026, after a police boat crashed into Westminster Bridge (David Lynch/PA via AP)
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Large numbers of emergency responders arrived at the scene, including a police helicopter and air ambulance. Those injured were observed receiving treatment from paramedics on a black inflatable moored alongside the River Thames.
A police boat was seen being towed by a larger boat belonging to the fire service.
Crowds swarmed to observe the scene, while traffic was kept to a standstill.
Tourists Cecilia Lusevic and her 12-year-old son Mateo Bilis-Lusevic were close to the scene when the incident happened, according to Sky News.
“Two boats were riding extremely fast through the water,” Mateo said. “Suddenly, I heard a boom. I was looking towards the boat, and I heard a boom. Then three people went flying into the water and one of the people was really hurt.”
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Mateo said officers were in the water for roughly 10 minutes before a life ring was thrown.
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