Man Climbs Big Ben Tower in London Holding Palestinian Flag

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
A man climbed the Big Ben tower in London holding a Palestinian flag, causing traffic disruptions. Negotiators eventually talked him down and he was taken to an ambulance. Tours of the Houses of Parliament were canceled due to the incident.

Key Points

  • Man climbed Big Ben tower holding Palestinian flag
  • Negotiators talked him down safely
  • Traffic disruptions around Palace of Westminster
  • Tours of Houses of Parliament canceled

Pros

  • Negotiators successfully talked the man down and he was safely taken to an ambulance.
  • No injuries were reported during the incident.

Cons

  • Traffic disruptions occurred around the Palace of Westminster in London.
  • Tours of the Houses of Parliament had to be canceled due to the incident.