Five officers injured as police boat strikes Westminster Bridge
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Five officers from the Metropolitan Police's marine policing unit were injured when their boat struck Westminster Bridge in central London on Friday afternoon. The incident occurred at approximately 3:40pm, and the officers reportedly entered the water but are now receiving medical treatment. The cause of the collision has not been disclosed. The event is notable as it involves injuries to law enforcement personnel and a significant London landmark.
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Five officers were injured.
Five police officers were injured after a police boat struck Westminster Bridge on Friday afternoon.
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Officers from the marine policing unit entered the water but are now receiving treatment.
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- Officers entered the water and are now receiving treatment.
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Loaded language removed<p>Metropolitan police say officers from marine unit entered water but are now receiving treatment </p><p>Five officers have been injured after a police boat struck Westminster Bridge in central London on Friday afternoon.</p><p>The Metropolitan police said the incident occurred at about 3.40pm and involved a boat from the marine policing unit.</p> <a…
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Officers from the marine policing unit entered the water but are now receiving treatment.
The GuardianFive police officers were injured after a police boat struck Westminster Bridge on Friday afternoon.
The GuardianThe incident occurred at approximately 3:40pm.
The GuardianThe boat involved was from the marine policing unit.
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