Police: Taxi hits pedestrians in central London; not terror

AP  |  London 

British police say they are responding to a "serious injury accident" involving a taxi and pedestrians in London's busy Covent Garden area.

The Metropolitan Police says it's not thought to be


Witnesses reported on twitter that a black cab mounted the sidewalk today afternoon.

The Transport for authority said a major road in the area was closed "due to a serious collision."

No other details were immediately available.

Covent Garden is one of London's most popular spots for tourists and visitors.

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First Published: Wed, November 01 2017. 23:32 IST