Westminster Bridge Closed After ‘Suspicious Vehicle’ Left Near Parliament

Police have closed Westminster Bridge after a “suspicious vehicle” was found parked near the Houses of Parliament.

MP Kevin Hollinrake tweeted that a controlled explosion was happening on the bridge.

Controlled explosion on Westminster Bridge! Happening right now pic.twitter.com/e0HE2y6vYi

— Kevin Hollinrake (@kevinhollinrake) June 28, 2016

However, no explosion has yet been heard, and others are reporting that the driver is being escorted back to his car.

The owner is being escorted to his Smart car on Westminster Bridge pic.twitter.com/R0pmwdu8ZX

— Tom Williams (@tomwilliamsisme) June 28, 2016

We've all been evacuated away from library and Windows – bomb disposal apparently arrived on Westminster bridge

— Nadine Dorries (@NadineDorries) June 28, 2016

Westminster bridge closed, just a smart car surrounded by police. pic.twitter.com/Nw8w0K0g9t

— Michael Denoual (@denoual85) June 28, 2016

The man has now turned up to collect his car which has caused the closure of Westminster bridge. pic.twitter.com/frRQeqJkM2

— Michael Denoual (@denoual85) June 28, 2016

UPDATE:

Police report they have found nothing suspicious.