On 22 March 2017 , a terrorist attack started on the bridge and continued into Bridge Street and Old Palace Yard . Five people - three pedestrians , one police officer , and the attacker - died as a result of the incident . A colleague of the officer ( who was stationed nearby ) was armed and shot the attacker . More than 50 people were injured . An investigation is ongoing by the Metropolitan Police
terrorist attack
2017 Westminster attack
Westminster Bridge