A significant emergency situation unfolded at Big Ben when a barefoot man was seen scaling the Elizabeth Tower, holding a Palestine flag. Emergency services, including the London Fire Brigade and Metropolitan Police, have responded to the incident. Police confirmed the closure of Bridge Street to provide space for emergency operations. Firefighters from several local stations are on-site to assist, as officers work to negotiate and ensure the safety of the individual involved. The event raises considerable public interest and concern due to its location and nature.
Emergency services have been called to Big Ben as a man continues to scale the tower, holding a Palestine flag and standing barefoot on the ledge.
Police confirmed that Bridge Street, at the north end of Westminster Bridge, has been closed to allow emergency services to deal with the situation.
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