Wimbledon auto accident today: Eight year-old lady killed and 15 hurt as lady jailed

The Study Prep school has actually released a declaration over the other day’s “tragic accident”, which declared the life of an eight-year-old lady.

At least 10 individuals were required to healthcare facility after a Land Rover crashed into a school building on the last day of term.

“We are profoundly shocked by the tragic accident this morning at Wilberforce House and devastated that it has claimed the life of one of our young pupils as well as injuring several others,” said the school on its website.

“Our thoughts are with the bereaved family and with the families of those injured at this terrible time.

“It is still far too soon to fully understand what happened, but we are well aware of the significant impact this dreadful event will have on our pupils and their families.

“Their welfare remains our top priority and we will be doing everything we can to support them, especially those who suffered injuries.

“Now that a police investigation is under way we will not be making any further public statement for the time being and would ask that the privacy of our school community is respected at this deeply upsetting time.”

A Land Rover has actually been gotten rid of from The Study Preparatory School in Wimbledon where an eight-year-old lady passed away previously on Thursday.

The car, covered in a green tarpaulin, was filled on an authorities truck and repelled previous damaged and bent metal railings.

The cops cordon outside the school has actually been minimized, permitting more access to Wimbledon Common.

Flowers have actually been put near the school where a girl passed away in a car accident in Wimbledon.

New Malden citizens Sophia Graham, 27, and Tayla Landsberg, 22, who brought flowers to the cops cordon said: “When we learnt among the kids had actually died it was terrible.

“When the cops made their statement it was so sad to see even them get psychological. It’s made a huge influence on everybody.
“Kids walk in the Common freely without thinking about it.”

Ms Landsberg said: “It’s usually very peaceful, very bubbly with lots of fun activities going on.”

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said: “I’m heartbroken at the news that an eight-year-old girl has so tragically died following the incident at a school in Wimbledon.

“My thoughts are with her loved ones, the school and wider community at this extremely difficult time, and on behalf of all Londoners I want to extend my deepest condolences to them.

“My heart goes out to everyone affected, including the other children and adults injured as a result of this incident, and I wish them all a full recovery.”

The prime minister’s main representative said Rishi Sunak thanked the emergency situation services for their speedy reaction.

The representative said: “The prime minister’s deepest condolences are with the family of the girl who has tragically lost her life.

“His thoughts are with all those injured and involved in the horrific collision in Wimbledon this morning.

“This will have been a terrifying experience for all of the children, staff and parents.m

Mr Hammond said he was “very concerned” to find out about the “major incident”, including: “My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone at The Study.”

He informed the BBC: “Extraordinarily distressing and tragic incident on the last day of term … there has actually been a major incident declared. The air ambulance, the ambulance, the fire services, and the police are all in attendance.”

“The size of the response tells you how serious the incident is and there are a number of casualties, and I understand that a number of those are being treated as critical.”

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan explained the event as “devastating” and said: “My heart goes out to everyone affected.”

Home Secretary Suella Braverman said she was “saddened to hear about the tragic incident at the school in Wimbledon this morning”, including a tweet: “My thoughts are with everyone affected. I would like to thank emergency responders at the scene. It is important they are now able to carry out their investigation.”

Shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper tweeted: “Thinking of all the families, pupils and staff affected by the terrible incident at a primary school in Wimbledon this morning. Thank you to the emergency services on site for their swift response.”

Police are not dealing with the event as terror-related.

Detective Chief Superintendent Clair Kelland, regional cops leader for southwest London, said: “This is tragic news and our thoughts are with the girl’s family and friends, and everyone affected today.

“We remain at the scene and are continuing our investigation into the full circumstances of the incident.”

A big cops cordon remains in location extending onto Wimbledon Common where officers are moving dog walkers and passers-by far from the scene. An air ambulance was at the edge of the Common while a variety of ambulances were parked close by in the hours after the crash.

An eight-year-old lady has actually passed away however her identity has actually not yet been revealed. Some 15 individuals were hurt in the event and dealt with at the scene, while 10 were required to healthcare facility.

A variety of those hurt are being dealt with as vital, according to Stephen Hammond, the Conservative MP for Wimbledon.

The Metropolitan Police said it was called at 9.54am to reports a car had actually crashed into a building at the school.

London Fire Brigade went to the scene, together with 15 ambulances and an air ambulance.

It is comprehended the Land Rover was being driven by a lady who suffered a medical event, reported the Evening Standard. Police said the driver of the vehicle stopped at the scene however would not verify anymore about the possible reason for the crash.

The gold Land Rover apparently crashed through an “end-of-term tea party”, with reports to The Mirror declaring “the children were sat on the grass with their teachers” when the car tilling into them.

The London Ambulance Service said 16 individuals were dealt with at the scene.