Westminster Bridge closure

Westminster Bridge was closed during the Monday morning rush after an emergency services incident, with police saying there are no injuries.

Westminster Bridge closed after police incident

Westminster Bridge was closed in the early hours after emergency services were called to the bridge. Police cordons and ambulances were on site as the junction with Westminster Bridge Road was shut in both directions. The London Ambulance Service said it was alerted at 1:57 am and sent crews, incident response officers and a hazardous area response team. Police said the incident is mental health related and there were no injuries.

The disruption hit 12 bus routes, which the AA said were diverted as traffic management was put in place. The closure was first reported around 4:07 am, and commuters posted about delays and detours on social media while some chose to walk or use alternative routes.

Incidents like this test how quickly a city can reroute traffic and keep people moving. When the cause involves mental health, it raises questions about crisis support and the public space safety net. The immediate focus is safety, but the longer issue is resilience.

The response shows the value of clear information and predictable detours. It also reminds us that a single incident on a busy artery can ripple through the entire morning. Readers will watch how authorities communicate updates and how transit services absorb the hit.

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Londoners will be watching how quickly services return to normal and what lessons are learned for future incidents.