A van has reportedly run over multiple people in Central London, as emergency services flock to the scene.

Officers at the scene near Somerset House have said that the incident on the Strand was a car accident, however this is yet to be officially confirmed.

Police cordoned off a section of the Strand following the incident.Personnel from London Fire Brigade and London Ambulance Service are also present on the scene.

<img data-id="fixed-image" src="https://www.gbnews.com/media-library/police-cordoned-off-a-section-of-the-strand-following-the-incident.png?id=58110915&amp;width=980" alt="Police cordoned off a section of The Strand following the incident" width="100%" height="auto">Police cordoned off a section of The Strand following the incidentGoogle Street View

The Strand is closed from Surrey Street to Waterloo Bridge. It is understood eastbound traffic can still use the road.

Police cordoned off a section of The Strand following the incident{ai:summary}A van has reportedly struck multiple pedestrians in Central London, prompting a swift response from emergency services. The incident occurred near Somerset House on the Strand, which has been cordoned off by police.Authorities have yet to officially confirm the nature of the incident, while personnel from the London Fire Brigade and Ambulance Service are on-site. The Strand is closed from Surrey Street to Waterloo Bridge, though eastbound traffic remains open. #crime

Van 'ploughs into multiple people' in central London as emergency services rush to the scene

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