Nine people have been left injured after a pleasure boat carrying a large group of school children crashed into Tower Bridge in central London.
The Millennium City Cruises vessel collided with the north side of the famous bridge.
Five women had to be taken to hospital, while a man and a girl made their own way to get medical treatment.
Two other women were checked at the scene but did not require further assistance.
Eyewitnesses said the boat was carrying more than 120 passengers, including a group of about 50 school children.
One of the women was taken as a priority to Royal London Hospital with pelvis and head injuries, while the other injuries sustained were described as minor.
"Four women were treated for minor injuries and also taken to the Royal London.
"A man and a girl were treated for minor injuries and made their own way to hospital, while two other women were checked at the scene but did not require further treatment in hospital."
The bridge remained open to traffic and pedestrians while emergency services dealt with the incident.
A spokesman said the vessel sustained "minor damage" after the collision, while 126 passengers and four crew later disembarked at St Katherine's Docks.
The spokesman added: "Police and paramedics were able to inspect the boat, which has been returned to our London headquarters in Cherry Garden Pier. Our other services remain in operation."
Source Daily mail
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