Westminster Bridge closed after police respond to welfare concern

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 23:07 · Archive

Westminster Bridge was closed on Sunday after police received reports of concern for a man's welfare.

Police were called to Westminster Bridge at 3:41pm on Sunday, 18 October following concerns for the welfare of a man. Emergency services, including police, ambulances and fire engines, responded to the scene.

The bridge was closed in both directions and remained shut late into the evening. A number of surrounding roads were also closed, including Westminster Bridge Road, Bridge Street, Victoria Embankment and Horse Guards Avenue. Traffic was diverted around the area and bus services were affected.

A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: 'Police were called at 15:41hrs on Sunday, 18 October following concerns for the welfare of a man on Westminster Bridge. Emergency services remain at the scene and Westminster Bridge, along with a number of surrounding roads, has been closed while officers respond to the incident. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to avoid the area where possible.' The London Ambulance Service also dispatched teams to the incident.

How it is being reported

• Westminster Bridge shut for hours as huge emergency response descends on LondonThe bridge remains closed in both directions late into Sunday evening, with diversions in place.Daily Express · 18 Oct, 22:55
• Westminster Bridge shut and major 999 response due to 'ongoing incident'The bridge has been shut this eveningThe Mirror · 18 Oct, 22:42

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