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Westminster Bridge closed in both directions as officers respond to 'ongoing police incident'

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Howe, M. (2026, October 18). Westminster Bridge closed in both directions as officers respond to 'ongoing police incident'. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/westminster-bridge-closed-met-police-respond-ongoing-incident-b1301365.html

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On Sunday, October 18, emergency services responded to concerns for a man's welfare on Westminster Bridge at 3:41 PM. As a result, Westminster Bridge was closed in both directions, along with several surrounding roads. Traffic diversions caused delays between Victoria Embankment and Lambeth Palace Road, and additional disruptions were reported southbound towards Parliament Square.

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On Sunday, October 18, 2026, Westminster Bridge was closed in both directions after emergency services responded to concerns for a man's welfare on the bridge. The Metropolitan Police were alerted at 15:41 hrs that day. As a result, traffic moved slowly between Victoria Embankment and Lambeth Palace Road, with further disruption caused by a southbound closure on Victoria Embankment towards Parliament Square. Emergency services remained at the scene, advising motorists and pedestrians to avoid the area if possible. The specific details of the incident and its resolution have not been disclosed yet.

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Emergency services remain at the scene while diversions are in place. asserted

diversions → remain → place

Traffic is moving slowly between Victoria Embankment and Lambeth Palace Road, while a southbound closure on Victoria Embankment towards Parliament Square is causing further disruption across central London. asserted

closure → move → London

A Met spokesperson said: "Police were called at 15:41hrs on Sunday, 18 October following concerns for the welfare of a man on Westminster Bridge. " asserted

Police → say → 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. " asserted

officers → remain → incident

Motorists and pedestrians are advised to avoid the area where possible." asserted

Motorists → advise → area

Westminster Bridge closed in both directions as officers respond to 'ongoing police incident'

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