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03 Jun 2017 | 11:39 PM UTC

United Kingdom: Police respond to third incident at Vauxhall /update 4

London police officials say officers are responding to a third incident at Vauxhall; avoid the area

Critical

Event

Metropolitan Police officials report that officers are responding to a third incident in the Vauxhall area on Saturday, June 3. It is unclear if it is related to the incident at the London Bridge.

Authorities have closed both sides of London Bridge on the night of June 3, after a van reportedly hit pedestrians. Police officers are on the scene. The Metropolitan Police also announced that officers are responding to an incident at Borough Market, located near London Bridge. According to media sources, a number of people have been injured. Unconfirmed reports said that there was gunfire at the scene and that some pedestrians may have been stabbed following the crash. The London Bridge station  and the Southwark Bridge have been closed. Details are still emerging. Avoid the area.

Advice

Individuals in London are advised to monitor the situation and to avoid the areas around Vauxhall, London Bridge, and Borough Market.