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See the Aftermath of the London Attack Near the United Kingdom’s Parliament

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APTOPIX Britain Parliament Incident
A policeman points a gun at a man on the floor as emergency services attend the scene outside the Palace of Westminster, on March 22, 2017.Stefan Rousseau—AP
By Alana Abramson and Andrew Katz

Britain’s parliament was on lockdown Wednesday after an attacker stabbed a police officer and was subsequently shot by police.

Around the same time on Westminster Bridge, near parliament, a vehicle struck several people, leaving one woman dead and several others with “catastrophic” injuries, officials said.

Until proven otherwise, London police are treating the incident as a terrorist attack, London Mayor Sadiq Khan said in a statement.

“The Metropolitan Police Service is dealing with the incident and urgent investigation is underway. My thoughts are with those affected and their families,” Khan said in his statement, which he posted on Twitter.

 

Injured people are assisted after an incident on Westminster Bridge in London
Injured people are assisted after an incident on Westminster Bridge, on March 22, 2017.Toby Melville—Reuters
A woman lies injured after a shotting incident on Westminster Bridge in London
A woman lies injured after a shotting incident on Westminster Bridge, on March 22, 2017. Toby Melville—Reuters
APTOPIX Britain Parliament Incident
A policeman points a gun at a man on the floor as emergency services attend the scene outside the Palace of Westminster, on March 22, 2017. Stefan Rousseau—AP
Palace of Westminster incident
Emergency services at the scene outside the Palace of Westminster after a policeman was stabbed and the apparent attacker was shot by officers at the Houses of Parliament in London on March 22, 2017.PA Images/Sipa USA
A woman assist an injured person after an incident on Westminster Bridge in London
A woman assist an injured person after an incident on Westminster Bridge, on March 22, 2017. Toby Melville—Reuters
Firearms Incident Takes Place Outside Parliament
Members of the public look on as roads are closed off by Police around Westminster Bridge and the Houses of Parliament on March 22, 2017.Jack Taylor—Getty Images
Palace of Westminster incident
An Air Ambulance outside the Palace of Westminster after sounds similar to gunfire have been heard, on March 22, 2017.PA Images/Sipa USA

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