London's Vauxhall Bridge has been shut to traffic as police have arrived at the scene to investigate an abandoned vehicle, media reports say.
The view of Vauxhall Bridge from 8 floors up. Police everywhere. Road & half of the junctions closed. @metpoliceuk - gwarn? pic.twitter.com/CrzAjtnO6b
— Nay Oh Mee (@MissNaomiBD) November 1, 2019
The Lambeth Borough Police have advised the public to avoid the area.
Vauxall Bridge will remain closed whilst the vehicle is assessed by specialist officers. Buses will be diverted and members of the public are advised to avoid the area. Thanks for your patience and cooperation.
— Lambeth MPS (@LambethMPS) November 1, 2019
According to a Met Police spokesman, a vehicle was found abandoned shortly before 4 pm. "The abandoned vehicle is being examined by specialist officers as a precaution. No arrests have been made," he added.
Vauxhall Bridge is just yards from MI6 headquarters.
It's all going off round here. Suspicious vehicle on Vauxhall Bridge (and we all know which top secret spy HQ is there) so it's sirens a go-go, low flying helicopters and backed up traffic beeping their horns as if Brazil have just won the World Cup. Great start to the weekend 😱
— Anna (@TGAnnaWade) November 1, 2019
