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Crash outside parliament in London treated as terrorism
A car crashed into pedestrians and cyclists near the Houses of Parliament in London Tuesday and police arrested a man on suspicion of terrorism, heightening tensions in a city that has seen a string-of vehicle-based terror attacks.
Two people were taken to local hospitals, but authorities said the injuries aren’t believed to be life-threatening.
Armed police swooped into the area after the incident was reported at 7:37am, arresting the car driver and cordoning off streets surrounding the heart of Britain’s government. The nearby Westminster subway station was closed, and police asked people to stay away from the area.