Run, Hide, Tell: “Multiple fatalities” reported in London terror attacks

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British police said they are dealing with an incident on London Bridge after reports of a van hitting multiple people there.

Later reports on BBC said: More than one person has died in a “terrorist” incident in central London which is still ongoing, police have said.

Armed officers and ambulances were alerted to reports a van hit people on London Bridge shortly after 22:00 BST.

Police later went to nearby Borough Market where they were responding to reports of stabbings in the area which is known for its restaurants and bars.

Prime Minister Theresa May described the incidents as “dreadful events”.

Earlier: The Metropolitan Police tweeted: “At 0025hrs 4/6/17 the incidents at #LondonBridge & #BoroughMarket were declared as terrorist incidents.”

In an unprecedented move, the Metropolitan police have tweeted, advising people to “run, hide and tell.”

Police cars, ambulances and helicopters have arrived at the scene, according to various eyewitness reports on Twitter.

The Metropolitan Police said they will release further information after making sure it is “accurate,” following social media reports that there was an attacker with a knife and gunfire heard in the area.

Conflicting accounts claimed that between one and three attackers jumped out of the van after it hit people and proceeded to stab people.

At least five people were injured on the bridge, the BBC reported. It was not immediately clear how grave the injuries were.

Police have confirmed they also “responded to an incident” in the nearby Borough Market after reports suggested there was a knife attack there.

Dramatic footage reportedly taken from inside the London Bridge Bar showed police ordering all the patrons to get on the ground and take cover.

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