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A van hit pedestrians on London Bridge in central London and the occupants attacked people around nearby Borough Market. Police declared a "terrorist incident". A van hit pedestrians on London Bridge in central London and the occupants got out and attacked people around nearby Borough Market, in what police have declared a "terrorist incident".
Here's what we know so far.Here's what we know so far.
What happened?What happened?
Armed police and ambulances were called to reports of a white van hitting several people on London Bridge at 22:08 BST on Saturday.Armed police and ambulances were called to reports of a white van hitting several people on London Bridge at 22:08 BST on Saturday.
The area and nearby railway stations were closed. The van mounted the pavement and swerved into a number of people.The area and nearby railway stations were closed. The van mounted the pavement and swerved into a number of people.
BBC reporter Holly Jones, who was on the bridge, said: "A white van driver came speeding - probably about 50mph - veered off the road into the crowds of people who were walking along the pavement.BBC reporter Holly Jones, who was on the bridge, said: "A white van driver came speeding - probably about 50mph - veered off the road into the crowds of people who were walking along the pavement.
"He swerved right round me and then hit about five or six people.""He swerved right round me and then hit about five or six people."
The vehicle continued to drive to nearby Borough Market, where the suspects got out and stabbed several people in an area crowded with people having an evening out.The vehicle continued to drive to nearby Borough Market, where the suspects got out and stabbed several people in an area crowded with people having an evening out.
Eyewitnesses spoke of attackers targeting people in pubs.Eyewitnesses spoke of attackers targeting people in pubs.
One witness, Gerard, told the BBC: "They were running up shouting, 'This is for Allah.' They stabbed this girl maybe 10 times, 15 times."One witness, Gerard, told the BBC: "They were running up shouting, 'This is for Allah.' They stabbed this girl maybe 10 times, 15 times."
He said he tried to stop them by throwing bottles, chairs and other items.He said he tried to stop them by throwing bottles, chairs and other items.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed six people had died and 48 required hospital treatment.The Metropolitan Police confirmed six people had died and 48 required hospital treatment.
In addition, three suspected attackers were shot dead within eight minutes of officers receiving the first incident report.In addition, three suspected attackers were shot dead within eight minutes of officers receiving the first incident report.
British Transport Police said one of its officers was seriously injured responding to the attack.British Transport Police said one of its officers was seriously injured responding to the attack.
A third police unit was sent to the Vauxhall area. Officers later said this was a stabbing and not connected to the operation at London Bridge and Borough Market.A third police unit was sent to the Vauxhall area. Officers later said this was a stabbing and not connected to the operation at London Bridge and Borough Market.
London Ambulance Service took more than 100 emergency calls about the attack.London Ambulance Service took more than 100 emergency calls about the attack.
The victimsThe victims
The Metropolitan Police said six people died in the attack, and the London Ambulance Service said it had taken 48 people to five different London hospitals. Six people died in the attack, and 48 people were taken by ambulance to five different London hospitals.
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said some of the injured are in a critical condition. Some of the injured are in a critical condition.
The "seriously injured" British Transport Police officer suffered head, face and leg wounds, but his life is not in danger.The "seriously injured" British Transport Police officer suffered head, face and leg wounds, but his life is not in danger.
Police boats also searched the River Thames for anyone who may have fallen from the bridge. Police boats have been searching the River Thames for anyone who might have fallen from the bridge.
The Metropolitan Police has opened its Casualty Bureau for people concerned about friends or relatives. No victims have yet been named. The Metropolitan Police has opened its Casualty Bureau for people concerned about friends or relatives.
Two French citizens are among the injured and one is seriously hurt, according to a statement from the French president's office. No victims have yet been named.
Two French citizens are among the injured and one is seriously hurt, according to a statement from the French president's office. Two Australians have also been "directly impacted", according to the country's prime minister.
The attackersThe attackers
Three men, believed to be the attackers, have been shot by police. Three men, believed to be the attackers, were shot by police at Borough Market.
Police confirmed shots were fired at Borough Market and a photographer took a picture showing people lying on the ground outside the Wheatsheaf pub. A photographer took a picture showing people lying on the ground outside the Wheatsheaf pub - one of whom appeared to have canisters strapped around his waist.
One of the people on the ground appears to have canisters strapped around his waist, and police said the men were wearing hoax explosive vests. Police said the attackers were wearing hoax explosive vests.
The person who took the photo said he saw three people shot by police. The person who took the photo has described seeing three people shot by police.
What is currently happening? What is happening now?
The investigation is being led by the Counter Terrorism Command.The investigation is being led by the Counter Terrorism Command.
London Bridge is completely closed and will remain so, British Transport Police said.London Bridge is completely closed and will remain so, British Transport Police said.
Police believe they may have caught all the attackers but armed officers continue to sweep the area.Police believe they may have caught all the attackers but armed officers continue to sweep the area.
A casualty line has been set up for members of the public who are concerned about friends and relatives. People have been told they can ring 0800 096 1233 or 020 7158 0197 but only "in a genuine emergency".A casualty line has been set up for members of the public who are concerned about friends and relatives. People have been told they can ring 0800 096 1233 or 020 7158 0197 but only "in a genuine emergency".
The police are also asking anyone with photographs or videos of the incident to upload them here.The police are also asking anyone with photographs or videos of the incident to upload them here.
Mayor Sadiq Khan said there will be an increased police presence on city streets, but people should not be alarmed. London Mayor Sadiq Khan says there will be an increased police presence on the streets, but people should not be alarmed.
He said the UK terrorism threat level remains at severe, having been raised to critical for a short time after the Manchester attack. The UK terrorism threat level remains at severe, having been raised to critical for a short time after the Manchester attack.
London Bridge and Borough stations have been closed and trains are passing straight through. London Bridge overground station will be closed all day, said Network Rail.
Network Rail also said Waterloo East, Charing Cross and Cannon Street stations were closed and there were delays at Blackfriars. London Bridge and Borough underground stations are also closed, with trains are passing straight through them.
The River Thames has been reopened to boats.The River Thames has been reopened to boats.
ReactionReaction
Prime Minister Theresa May and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan both said they are being kept "regularly updated" on events. Prime Minister Theresa May and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan both said they were being kept "regularly updated" on events.
Mrs May said: "Our thoughts are with those who are caught up in these dreadful events."Mrs May said: "Our thoughts are with those who are caught up in these dreadful events."
The prime minister will chair a meeting of the government's Cobra emergency committee on Sunday, which Mr Khan will attend. The prime minister is chairing a meeting of the government's Cobra emergency committee, which Mr Khan is attending.
Mr Khan said, "[The attackers] are evil cowards and London will never be cowed." Mr Khan said: "[The attackers] are evil cowards and London will never be cowed."
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn called the attack "brutal and shocking".Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn called the attack "brutal and shocking".
Lib Dem leader Tim Farron said it was a "horrific incident" and Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon called it "dreadful news".Lib Dem leader Tim Farron said it was a "horrific incident" and Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon called it "dreadful news".
The Conservative Party, the Labour Party and the SNP have announced they are suspending campaigning on Sunday, ahead of Thursday's general election. The Conservative Party, the Labour Party, Green party and the SNP have suspended national campaigning ahead of Thursday's general election for the day.
US President Donald Trump tweeted: "Whatever the United States can do to help out in London and the UK, we will be there - WE ARE WITH YOU. GOD BLESS!"US President Donald Trump tweeted: "Whatever the United States can do to help out in London and the UK, we will be there - WE ARE WITH YOU. GOD BLESS!"
Mr Trump also called for his travel ban on visitors from six predominantly Muslim countries to be upheld by US courts, where it is being challenged.Mr Trump also called for his travel ban on visitors from six predominantly Muslim countries to be upheld by US courts, where it is being challenged.
Other world leaders have also condemned the attack, including French President Emmanuel Macron who said his country "is more than ever at the side of the United Kingdom".Other world leaders have also condemned the attack, including French President Emmanuel Macron who said his country "is more than ever at the side of the United Kingdom".