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A van has struck pedestrians on London Bridge in central London leaving a number of casualties, including fatalities. Police have declared a "terrorist incident" there and at nearby Borough Market amid reports of stabbings. A van has struck pedestrians on London Bridge in central London and the occupants have attacked people around nearby Borough Market. 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. Witness reports said the van mounted the pavement of the bridge. The area and nearby railway stations were closed. Witness reports said the van mounted the pavement and swerved into a number of people.
BBC reporter Holly Jones, who was on the bridge at the time, 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."
Police have said there has been "more than one" person killed on London Bridge. The vehicle continued to drive to nearby Borough Market, where the suspects stabbed several people in an area crowded with people having an evening out.
British Transport Police confirmed at 23:15 that there were "a number" of casualties and said there was an "incident that possibly involved a van and a knife". The Metropolitan Police confirmed six people had died and at least 30 required hospital treatment. In addition, three suspected attackers were shot dead.
London Ambulance Service said "multiple resources" were sent to the scene. British Transport Police said one of its officers was seriously injured responding to the attack.
It later reported at least 20 people had been taken to six different London hospitals.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed a second armed response to nearby Borough Market where there were reports of stabbings. Police said shots have been fired.
Police subsequently confirmed they are treating these as "terrorist incidents".
People described as "walking wounded" were moved to the Andaz Hotel at Liverpool Street where there are more armed police.
Nearby Guy's Hospital has been placed in lockdown as a precaution to keep staff and patients safe, as have St Thomas' and the Evelina Children's Hospital a mile away.
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.
The victims
The Metropolitan Police said six people died in the attack.
London Ambulance Service said it had taken at least 30 people to five different London hospitals.
The "seriously injured" British Transport Police officer suffered head, face and leg wounds.
Meanwhile, people described as "walking wounded" were moved to the Andaz Hotel at Liverpool Street where there were paramedics and more armed police.
Police boats also searched the River Thames for anyone who may 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 attackers
Three men, believed to be the attackers, have been shot by police.
Police said the men were shot within eight minutes of officers receiving the first reports of the attack.
Witnesses had described seeing between two and four men getting out of the van after it crashed south of London Bridge.
Police confirmed shots were fired at Borough Market and a photographer took a picture showing two people lying on the ground outside the Wheatsheaf pub.
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.
The person who took the photo said he saw three people shot by police.
What is currently happening?What is currently happening?
Injured people are being treated on London Bridge and being moved from the scene. The investigation is being led by the Counter Terrorism Command.
Armed police are also at Borough Market, which is on the south side of London Bridge. The Met confirmed shots were fired. London Bridge is completely closed and will remain so, British Transport Police said.
The area around the bridge has been cordoned off. Police believe they may have caught all the attackers but armed officers continue to sweep the area.
London Bridge and Borough stations have been closed and trains are passing straight through.London Bridge and Borough stations have been closed and trains are passing straight through.
Network Rail also said Waterloo East, Charing Cross and Cannon Street stations have been closed. Network Rail also said Waterloo East, Charing Cross and Cannon Street stations were closed and there were delays at Blackfriars.
There are also delays at Blackfriars. The River Thames has been reopened to boats.
Police boats are searching the River Thames for anyone who may have fallen from the bridge. Nearby Guy's Hospital has been placed in lockdown as a precaution to keep staff and patients safe, as have St Thomas' and the Evelina Children's Hospital a mile away.
Prime Minister Theresa May and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan are being kept "regularly updated" on events. Police have been clearing streets, bars and restaurants around Borough Market, a very busy area of the capital especially on Saturday nights.
The prime minister will chair a meeting of the government's Cobra emergency committee on Sunday which Mr Khan will attend. Reaction
Prime Minister Theresa May and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan both said they are being kept "regularly updated" on 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.
Mr Khan described the events as a "deliberate and cowardly attack on innocent Londoners and visitors to our city enjoying their Saturday night".
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn called the attack "brutal and shocking".Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn called the attack "brutal and shocking".
Police have been clearing bars and restaurants around Borough Market, a very busy area of the capital especially on Saturday nights. Lib Dem leader Tim Farron said it was a "horrific incident" and Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon called it "dreadful news".
People were seen with their hands on their heads as they were being led away from the area. The US State Department said it "condemns the cowardly attacks targeting innocent civilians in London".
French President Emmanuel Macron said his country "is more than ever at the side of the United Kingdom".
Residents and businesses in the area have been offering shelter to people. The hashtag #SofaForLondon has been used to share offers.