During a collision between a car and barriers outside the Houses of Parliament in Westminster this morning two people were injured.
Unmesh Desai, Deputy Chair of the Police and Crime Committee, said: “This is a serious incident but thankfully those injured have not suffered life threatening injuries. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
“While it is too early to speculate about the reasons for this incident, our thanks go to the police for their speedy and effective response.
“We would remind Londoners to stand united and be vigilant as always.”
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