TwitterA black cab has hit a number of pedestrians in Convent Garden, London, it has been reported.
It’s believed at least one victim is trapped under the taxi in the London tourist hot-spot, after it mounted the pavement during rush hour.
On Twitter, the account, London 999 Feed, tweeted a number of pictures:
#CoventGarden Reports of a car that mounted the pavement near Covent Garden and people trapped under a taxi
Pic @edhoppitt pic.twitter.com/CYz5AQWrQD— London 999 Feed (@999London) November 1, 2017
#CoventGarden massive police response at Convent Garden after a Taxi mounted the pavement
Pic @ajgpalmer pic.twitter.com/89Lo7O8lgQ— London 999 Feed (@999London) November 1, 2017
There’s a heavy police presence at the scene and a number of pictures have been uploaded to social media:
There's a situation developing at Covent Garden. Follow @metpoliceuk for the latest. pic.twitter.com/gt7jmMcbTe
— Jack Slater (@Jack_Slater) November 1, 2017
Police on scene in #CoventGarden following a collision with pedestrians in Southampton Street. Not thought to be terrorist related.
— Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) November 1, 2017
UPDATE: Met Police confirm incident in Covent Garden involving a taxi, is not terror related but a traffic accident,number of people injured
— News Alert HQ (@NewsAlertHQ) November 1, 2017
Police have confirmed the incident is not being treated as terror-related.
This is a breaking news story, check back for updates.
