UK Parliament car crash: Man arrested as pedestrians injured

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Press Trust of India London
Last Updated : Aug 14 2018 | 12:55 PM IST

A man has been arrested after a car crashed into security barriers outside the UK Houses of Parliament, injuring many pedestrians, Scotland Yard said today.

The incident happened at 07:37, prompting a major police response.

Streets around Millbank, Parliament Square and Victoria Tower Gardens have been cordoned off, as armed police, ambulances and firefighters attended the scene, the BBC reported.

A number of pedestrians have been injured, the Met Police said.

Euronews/NBC UK correspondent Vincent McAviney tweeted a video of the incident as it unfolded.

Scotland Yard said: "At 07:37hrs today, a car was in collision with barriers outside the Houses of Parliament.

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"The male driver of the car was detained by officers at the scene. A number of pedestrians have been injured. Officers remain at the scene.

"We will issue further info when we have it," Scotland Yard added.

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First Published: Aug 14 2018 | 12:55 PM IST

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