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Westminster Bridge is closed in both directions due to a vehicle fire.

The bridge is blocked in both directions

According to Transport for London (TfL) the carriageway is blocked in both directions.

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Westminster Bridge has reopened in both directions

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Westminster Bridge has opened eastbound

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Video shows the scene of the fire on Westminster Bridge

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No injuries

A spokesman from London Fire Brigade said they were alerted to the fire at 7.41pm

Fire crews attended and extinguished the fire and there were no injuries.

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TfL is advising all motorists to use an alternative route

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Witness shares an image of the fire

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