Westminster Bridge shut and major 999 response due to 'ongoing incident'

Westminster Bridge shut and major 999 response due to 'ongoing incident' The bridge has been shut this evening There's a police presence on Westminster Bridge which has been closed due to an incident. Met Police were called to the area at around 4pm today (Sunday) due to receiving reports of concern for the welfare of a man. Emergency services were seen around the vicinity as of 8pm while diversions were put in place around Victoria Embankment, London. Footage shared on social media shows dozens of emergency vehicles in attendance around Big Ben, including police cars, ambulances and fire engines. A police cordon also appears to stretch across the road. The London Ambulance Service said its teams were dispatched to the scene, The Standard reports. A Met spokesperson said: "Police were called at 15:41hrs on Sunday, 18 October following concerns for the welfare of a man on Westminster Bridge. "Emergency services remain at the scene and Westminster Bridge, along with a number of surrounding roads, has been closed while officers respond to the incident. "Motorists and pedestrians are advised to avoid the area where possible."