@c5news: Five police officers were injuries and are receiving treatment after the Metropolitan Police’s Marine Policing Unit struck Westminster Bridge today. The Met said the accident happened around 3.40pm and resulted in a “number of officers” entering the water. The officers have been “recovered”, a statement reads, after additional police officers, the London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade were called. The Met said it understood five officers were injured and received treatment: “We await an update on the extent of their injuries.” The Met said it does not believe any members of the public were involved or injured. “The circumstances of the incident will be thoroughly reviewed, but at this stage our priority is the wellbeing of the officers involved.” #5news #westminster #riverthames