UK: Multiple attacks near Parliament building cause 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. Photo: AP

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

The scene of the attack on Westminster Bridge. Photo: Reuters

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

Westminster station in London is closed for police investigation.

In a statement, President Donald Trump said he was aware of the latest developments on the London attack and began a meeting at the White House.

Chu Thanh

(According to Le Figaro)