Police car hits girl outside school in east London
16-year-old girl hospitalised after police car collision outside school
A police car struck a 16-year-old girl in east London outside Central Foundation Girls’ School on Bow Road. The collision occurred at 12.55pm yesterday. The girl is currently hospitalised, and her condition remains unknown.
A local resident described the scene as chaotic, with many bystanders watching. They noted the presence of at least three Metropolitan Police cars and shared that the area between Mile End Tube station and the school was cordoned off.
A Met Police spokesperson confirmed the incident, stating that a marked police vehicle collided with a female pedestrian on Bow Road at about 12.55pm on Monday, September 16. The London Ambulance Service (LAS) assessed the 16-year-old girl on-site before transporting her to the hospital for further evaluation.
Girl, 16, hit by a marked police car on its way to an incident in Bow, east London https://t.co/WKhDlywtl8
— The Standard (@EveningStandard) September 16, 2024
The officers in the police vehicle were unharmed. Authorities have closed the road to conduct an investigation. The police vehicle was responding to an incident when the collision occurred. The Directorate of Professional Standards has been notified.
What Other Media Are Saying
- The Mirror reports a Metropolitan Police car collided with a 16-year-old girl on Bow Road, Bow, causing her to be rushed to hospital with the officers involved uninjured and an investigation underway. (Read more)
- Express.co.uk reports that a 16-year-old girl was hit by a Metropolitan Police car in East London, treated on the scene, and taken to hospital with her condition awaiting update, while officers were uninjured. (Read more)
- MyLondon reports a 16-year-old girl was hit by a Met Police car in East London, taken to hospital, with officers unharmed, and an ongoing investigation into the collision. (Read more)
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions asked about this news
Where did the police car hit the 16-year-old girl?
Outside the Central Foundation Girls’ School on Bow Road, east London.
What time did the incident happen?
The incident happened at 12.55pm.
What is the condition of the girl who was hit?
Her condition is currently unknown.
Were the officers in the police car injured?
No, the officers were not injured.
What is being done in response to the incident?
The road remains closed, and an investigation is being carried out.
