UK: Multiple attacks near Parliament building cause many casualties

(Baonghean.vn) - Several loud explosions occurred at noon on March 22 (local time) near the British Parliament building in London, injuring two people. On Westminster Bridge, about 10 others were injured, according to a Reuters photographer.

British police cordoned off the scene. Photo: AFP

A spokesman for the British Parliament announced that immediately after gunshots were heard in front of Parliament, MPs and Prime Minister Theresa May were asked to move to a safe place.

According to the latest information, the attacker was shot dead and a police officer guarding the British Parliament was stabbed. There are currently 11 people injured after the attack.

Air ambulance in front of the British Parliament building. Photo: AP

The BBC has suggested that the two incidents are unrelated. One involved a man using a knife to attack police officers guarding the British Parliament. He was shot dead by an armed officer. The other involved a car plowing into pedestrians on Westminster Bridge, injuring 10 people.

Scene of the attack on Westminster Bridge. Photo: Reuters

According to BBC reporters, the special intervention brigade, anti-terrorism forces were deployed to the scene along with an ambulance plane and dozens of police vehicles.

Westminster Station in London is closed for police investigation.

In a latest statement, President Donald Trump announced that he knew the latest developments about the attack in London and began a meeting at the White House.

Chu Thanh

(According to Le Figaro)