Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleStanley Murphy-JohnsFriday 24 July 2026 23:00 BSTFive police officers injured after boat crashes into Westminster BridgeFive police officers were injured after their boat collided with Westminster Bridge in central London on Friday afternoon.The Met's Marine Policing Unit boat was responding to a report of a person in the water near Battersea when the incident occurred.Three officers were thrown into the River Thames, and others entered the water, but all were recovered and taken to hospital.Four officers remain in hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries, while one has since been discharged.Witnesses reported hearing an 'explosion' as the boat, which they described as travelling at high speed, struck the bridge, causing significant disruption to traffic and transport services.In fullFive police officers injured in Westminster Bridge boat crash were responding to ‘person in water’More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in