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Tower Bridge in London closed by van fire Van fire breaks out on Tower Bridge in London
(35 minutes later)
A fire has broken out in a van on Tower Bridge. Tower Bridge in central London has partially reopened after the crossing was closed when a van caught fire
Police said they were called to reports of a Peugeot panel van on fire in the middle of the bridge. Police were called to reports of a Peugeot panel van on fire in the middle of the bridge.
London Fire Brigade said it was alerted that a van was alight at 09:20 GMT and a crew from Dockhead Fire station had brought the blaze under control. London Fire Brigade said it was alerted that a van was alight at 09:20 GMT and a crew from Dockhead fire station had brought the blaze under control.
Transport For London said the bridge currently remained closed while emergency services dealt with the incident. Transport For London said the bridge had partially reopened to traffic in the past few minutes.
Police said it appeared that no-one was inside the van when emergency services arrived.