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Tower Bridge Closed in Both Directions for Police Incident as Large Emergency Response Deploys

Officials have not confirmed the cause of the incident.

Overview

  • Both lanes on the crossing are shut as police deal with an ongoing situation.
  • Fire crews are on the bridge and multiple emergency service boats are operating on the River Thames.
  • Traffic reports say the closure is for a “police incident” and congestion has built in central London.
  • Social media images show emergency vehicles on scene, and claims of a man on the bridge remain unverified.
  • The Metropolitan Police have been contacted for comment, and no reopening time has been announced.