Uber Boats has issued an update to its customers after London Bridge city pier was forced to close for an emergency incident.

By Sam Ormiston, Deputy Features Editor, Brian Dillon, Audience Writer

16:50, Mon, May 26, 2025 | UPDATED: 16:52, Mon, May 26, 2025

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A pier in central London has been closed following an emergency (stock image) (Image: Getty)

A major pier on the River Thames has been closed due to an emergency incident in Central London.

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers issued an update on X: "London Bridge City Pier is now closed due to an emergency."

The Daily Express has contacted the emergency services and Uber Boat for further information.

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10 mins ago16:50 Brian Dillon

What we know so far

London City Pier has been closed due to an "emergency", Uber Boat by Thames Clippers has said. 

15 mins ago16:45 Sam Ormiston

Welcome to our live coverage

Good afternoon and welcome to our live coverage of this breaking news incident. The Daily Express team will be bringing you live updates after an "emergency" forced a pier on the River Thames to close on Monday afternoon.

We will bring you the latest updates as we receive them. More to follow.