03 Jun 2017 | 11:00 PM UTC
United Kingdom: Police responding to incidents at London Bridge and Borough Market June 3 /update 3
Police close London and Southwark Bridges in both directions after van hits pedestrians on London Bridge on June 3; police responding to incident at Borough Market, avoid the area
Event
Authorities have closed both sides of London Bridge on the night of Saturday, June 3, after a van reportedly hit pedestrians. Police officers are on the scene. The Metropolitan Police also announced that officers are responding to an incident at Borough Market, located near London Bridge. According to media sources, a number of people have been injured. Unconfirmed reports said that there was gunfire at the scene and that some pedestrians may have been stabbed following the crash. The London Bridge station and the Southwark Bridge have been closed. Details are still emerging. Avoid the area.
Advice
Individuals in London are advised to monitor the situation and to avoid the areas around London Bridge and Borough Market.
