Tower Bridge closed as police and fire brigade respond to incident

Tower Bridge Closed Due to Police Incident

Tower Bridge was temporarily closed on Friday afternoon after a police response to an incident. A significant emergency presence was observed near the bridge, including multiple police boats beneath it and two fire engines on top.

Emergency Response Details

The closure lasted around 30 minutes while authorities managed the situation.

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The London Fire Brigade has been contacted for comments regarding the incident.

Author's summary: Tower Bridge was closed for about half an hour due to an emergency police incident involving a notable presence of police boats and fire engines.

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London Evening Standard London Evening Standard — 2025-11-07

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