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| Emergency crews are attempting to stop a pleasure cruiser sinking on the River Thames in London. | Emergency crews are attempting to stop a pleasure cruiser sinking on the River Thames in London. |
| The 288-tonne vessel was holed when it struck an unknown object, close to Westminster Pier, on Friday night. | |
| No passengers were on board the Millennium City and the boat's crew was safely rescued, police said. | |
| Firefighters have been pumping water out of the vessel in an attempt to keep it afloat following the collision, which happened at 2230 GMT. | Firefighters have been pumping water out of the vessel in an attempt to keep it afloat following the collision, which happened at 2230 GMT. |
| No arrests | |
| London Fire Brigade said officers had used three specialist pumps to remove water from the engine room, which was later sealed. | |
| A Met Police spokesman said discussions were under way about how the boat can be salvaged. | |
| No arrests were made following the incident. | |
| The Millennium City is a twin-hulled, 30-metre-long craft, which can hold up to 500 people, according to the website of owners City Cruises. | |
| A spokeswoman did not want to comment about the incident. | |
| The firm owns five vessels, which host sightseeing voyages, mainly between Westminster and Greenwich piers. |