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Lydia Chantler-Hicks

Woman taken to hospital following Lambeth Bridge police incident as roads reopen

Emergency vehicles at the scene around 3.45pm on Thursday

(Picture: Rachel Margitta Bailey @BaileyMargitta/Twitter)

Lambeth Bridge has reopened after it was closed in both directions on Thursday evening by police concerned for a woman’s welfare.

The Met Police was called to the scene around 3.20pm, following concerns for a woman on the bridge.

Photos showed at least four ambulance vehicles parked by the bridge, along with police.

Scotland Yard confirmed around 5.40pm that a woman had been taken to hospital, and the roads had reopened.

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