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Westminster car crash: What we know so far Westminster car crash: What we know so far
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What happened?What happened?
At 07:37 BST a silver Ford Fiesta hatchback crashed into barriers outside Parliament in central London.At 07:37 BST a silver Ford Fiesta hatchback crashed into barriers outside Parliament in central London.
Three people were injured and the driver of the car was detained by officers at the scene.Three people were injured and the driver of the car was detained by officers at the scene.
Eyewitnesses have said the car appeared to deliberately hit members of the public.Eyewitnesses have said the car appeared to deliberately hit members of the public.
What happened to the driver?What happened to the driver?
The driver, a man in his late 20s, has been arrested on suspicion of terrorist offences and is being held at a south London police station.The driver, a man in his late 20s, has been arrested on suspicion of terrorist offences and is being held at a south London police station.
There was nobody else in the vehicle and no weapons have so far been found.There was nobody else in the vehicle and no weapons have so far been found.
Metropolitan Police Assistant Commissioner Neil Basu said the suspect was not co-operating with police and had not yet been formally identified.Metropolitan Police Assistant Commissioner Neil Basu said the suspect was not co-operating with police and had not yet been formally identified.
He added: "We don't believe this person is known to either MI5 or counter-terrorism police."He added: "We don't believe this person is known to either MI5 or counter-terrorism police."
Is anybody hurt?Is anybody hurt?
Two people were taken to hospital. A woman is being treated for serious but not life-threatening injuries, while a man has since been discharged.Two people were taken to hospital. A woman is being treated for serious but not life-threatening injuries, while a man has since been discharged.
A third patient was treated for minor injuries at the scene.A third patient was treated for minor injuries at the scene.
Where did it happen?Where did it happen?
The crash occurred in central London outside the Palace of Westminster. Parliament is not currently sitting.The crash occurred in central London outside the Palace of Westminster. Parliament is not currently sitting.
An eyewitness said the vehicle was travelling westbound when it swerved into eastbound traffic.An eyewitness said the vehicle was travelling westbound when it swerved into eastbound traffic.
What action have the police taken?What action have the police taken?
Police are treating the situation as a terrorist incident and the Met's Counter-Terrorism Command is leading the investigation.Police are treating the situation as a terrorist incident and the Met's Counter-Terrorism Command is leading the investigation.
Millbank, Parliament Square, Victoria Tower Gardens and the length of Whitehall have been cordoned off. Westminster Tube station has been closed for exit and entry.Millbank, Parliament Square, Victoria Tower Gardens and the length of Whitehall have been cordoned off. Westminster Tube station has been closed for exit and entry.
Westminster Bridge is also closed and a long wait is expected before the roads reopen.Westminster Bridge is also closed and a long wait is expected before the roads reopen.
The cordon has been widened twice and sniffer dogs have been seen in the area.The cordon has been widened twice and sniffer dogs have been seen in the area.
Police called on the public to be vigilant and to dial 999 if they see anything suspicious that causes concern.Police called on the public to be vigilant and to dial 999 if they see anything suspicious that causes concern.
Neil Basu said there was "no intelligence at this time of further danger" to London or the UK as a whole connected to this incident.Neil Basu said there was "no intelligence at this time of further danger" to London or the UK as a whole connected to this incident.
British Transport Police said extra officers, including firearms officers, would be on patrol in England, Scotland and Wales following the attack.British Transport Police said extra officers, including firearms officers, would be on patrol in England, Scotland and Wales following the attack.
What did eyewitnesses see?What did eyewitnesses see?
Barry Williams, a BBC staff member based at Millbank, said the car drove onto the wrong side of the road and "ploughed" into cyclists waiting at the lights.Barry Williams, a BBC staff member based at Millbank, said the car drove onto the wrong side of the road and "ploughed" into cyclists waiting at the lights.
"Then it swerved back across the road and accelerated as fast as possible, and hit the barrier at full pelt," he said."Then it swerved back across the road and accelerated as fast as possible, and hit the barrier at full pelt," he said.
Jason Williams told the BBC Radio 4 Today programme the driver had "driven at speed - more than 40 mph".Jason Williams told the BBC Radio 4 Today programme the driver had "driven at speed - more than 40 mph".
He said: "I saw at least 10 people lying down. I was told basically to move away, to run."He said: "I saw at least 10 people lying down. I was told basically to move away, to run."
"It looked deliberate... it didn't look like an accident," he added."It looked deliberate... it didn't look like an accident," he added.
Ewalina Ochab, who also saw the crash, said: "It looked intentional - the car drove at speed and towards the barriers."Ewalina Ochab, who also saw the crash, said: "It looked intentional - the car drove at speed and towards the barriers."
She said: "I was walking on the other side of the road. I heard some noise and someone screamed. I turned around and I saw a silver car driving very fast close to the railings, maybe even on the pavement."She said: "I was walking on the other side of the road. I heard some noise and someone screamed. I turned around and I saw a silver car driving very fast close to the railings, maybe even on the pavement."
The vehicle did not appear to have a front registration plate when it crashed, she added.The vehicle did not appear to have a front registration plate when it crashed, she added.
How have politicians responded?How have politicians responded?
A meeting of the government's emergency committee, Cobra, will be held on Tuesday afternoon. No cabinet ministers are expected to attend.A meeting of the government's emergency committee, Cobra, will be held on Tuesday afternoon. No cabinet ministers are expected to attend.
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan thanked those who responded first at the scene and said he was in close contact with the Met Police.Mayor of London Sadiq Khan thanked those who responded first at the scene and said he was in close contact with the Met Police.
Prime Minister Theresa May described the emergency services' response as "immediate and courageous".Prime Minister Theresa May described the emergency services' response as "immediate and courageous".
She said her thoughts were with those injured in the crash.She said her thoughts were with those injured in the crash.
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said his thoughts were with those hurt. Praising the emergency services, he said: "Their bravery keeps us safe day in, day out."Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said his thoughts were with those hurt. Praising the emergency services, he said: "Their bravery keeps us safe day in, day out."
Home Secretary Sajid Javid said: "Huge thanks to our emergency services for their rapid reaction to incident in Westminster this morning. My thoughts are with those injured."Home Secretary Sajid Javid said: "Huge thanks to our emergency services for their rapid reaction to incident in Westminster this morning. My thoughts are with those injured."
US President Donald Trump tweeted: "Another terrorist attack in London... These animals are crazy and must be dealt with through toughness and strength!"
What happens next?What happens next?
BBC News home affairs correspondent June Kelly said: "The police will be looking at this man's background, his identity.BBC News home affairs correspondent June Kelly said: "The police will be looking at this man's background, his identity.
"They will be looking at his beliefs, his associates, also his mental state.""They will be looking at his beliefs, his associates, also his mental state."