A police boat collided with Westminster Bridge in central London on Friday, resulting in five officers being injured and thrown into the River Thames.

The Metropolitan Police confirmed the incident, stating that paramedics treated the injured on a black inflatable boat while a police helicopter hovered overhead near Big Ben.

Witnesses described the boat as traveling at high speed before the crash, with one 12-year-old visitor from Chile reporting that three officers were thrown into the water.The incident occurred during a busy tourist area, prompting a large crowd to gather as emergency services responded.Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash, which involved a police vessel and the Port of London Authority.No civilians were reported to be involved or injured.The bridge was closed to traffic during the response, with fire crews and ambulances clearing the scene.The Met emphasized that the incident will be thoroughly reviewed to determine the exact circumstances.