A Waymo autonomous vehicle drove into a police-cordoned crime scene in London on Wednesday evening during testing operations, according to reports from the incident.

The vehicle crossed police tape barriers that had been set up to secure an active crime scene. Video footage of the incident circulated showing the car entering the restricted area.

Waymo, the self-driving car subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., stated that a human operator was controlling the vehicle at the time of the incident, contradicting initial descriptions of the car as operating in driverless mode. The company emphasized that the vehicle was not operating autonomously when it breached the police perimeter.

The incident occurred as Waymo continues expanding its testing operations internationally. The company has been conducting trials of its autonomous vehicle technology in various markets as it works to develop its self-driving capabilities.

London Metropolitan Police had established the crime scene tape as part of standard protocol for securing an active investigation site. The breach of the secured perimeter raised questions about testing procedures and operator oversight during autonomous vehicle trials in urban environments.