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3rd June 2017
11:01pm BST
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a "major incident" on London Bridge, where a van is understood to have veered off the road and hit several pedestrians.
The incident took place earlier tonight, with access to the busy route now blocked in both directions.
While the circumstances surrounding the incident are not yet known, there are also unconfirmed reports of a stabbing in the area and speculation that the UK has been hit by yet another terrorist attack.
We are dealing with an incident on #LondonBridge, when we have more information we will update this twitter feed.
— Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) June 3, 2017
Officers are on the scene at #londonBridge. More info as we get it.
— Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) June 3, 2017
We are aware of reports on social media. We will release facts when we can - our info must be accurate #LondonBridge
— Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) June 3, 2017
According to BBC News, the van was driving at approximately 50 miles per hour and struck more than five people.
More as we have it...
