Wimbledon school car crash – live: Girl, 8, killed and 15 injured as woman arrested and car seized
An eight-year-old girl has died and 15 others left injured after a Land Rover crashed into a girls’ prep school in Wimbledon, police have confirmed.
An end-of-term tea party was reportedly underway at The Study Prep school, in Camp Road, when the crash took place at around 10am on Thursday.
Detective chief superintendent Clair Kelland’s voice broke as she told a press conference: “Very sadly one of the children, an eight-year-old girl, died at the scene.”
She added: “This is a very difficult time for everyone here at the school and across the wider community.”
A woman in her 40s was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remains in custody.
The Study Prep Wimbledon, with pupils aged between four and 11, declined to comment on the incident.
The all-girls school is located about a mile from the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club where the Wimbledon Grand Slam championship is currently taking place.
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Key Points
Girl dies, woman arrested, after Wimbledon prep school crash
Several people being treated by emergency services
Incident ‘extremely distressing and concerning’, says Wimbledon MP
School declines to comment
Police not treating incident as terror-related
Flowers placed outside gates of Wimbledon prep school
09:24 , Maanya Sachdeva
Roses, lilies, and sunflowers have been placed at the gates of The Study, the south-west London prep school where an eight-year-old girl died after yesterday’s fatal car crash.
A stuffed toy and candles have also been placed at the scene in Wimbledon. According to reports, green netting has been used to cover where the building was damaged from impact with the Land Rover.
According to Press Association, the crime scene was quiet on Friday, with a few dog walkers and other passers-by looking at the flowers and damage.
‘Absolutely traumatised’: Local resident recalls seeing teachers and parents following crash
08:40 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
A local resident, who did not wish to be named, had been golfing when he was informed that a major incident had taken place at the school.
“We walked back to the clubhouse, and I heard someone was driving a car and had a seizure and drove through the school gates when they were playing in the playground,” he said.
He added that teachers and pupils who were being temporarily looked after by the golf club were “absolutely traumatised”.
‘Baby injured’ in Wimbledon crash
07:47 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
A baby girl is believed to be among the victims of the crash at Wimbledon, according to unconfirmed reports from The Times.
An eight-year-old girl died and fifteen others were reported injured by the crash on Thursday at The Study Prep School’s end of term tea party.
A woman in her 40s was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remains in custody. The force said the incident is not being treated as terror-related.
Wimbledon crash: End-of-term celebrations turn to nightmare as car ploughs into school, killing girl, 8
07:35 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
A day that started in celebration quickly descend into horror as a Land Rover ploughed through a primary school fence and into a tea party, killing a girl, 8, and injuring 15 others.
Sitting around picnic tables in the grounds of The Study Preparatory School in Wimbledon pupils and staff were caught unaware when the powerful 4x4 smashed into the garden, inflicting catastrophic injuries on those in its path.
Horrific aerial pictures show the car was finally brought to a halt when it rammed into a wall of the building, surrounded by benches where the victims had been enjoying a celebration to mark the last day of term at the southwest London school before the summer holidays.
Holly Evans reports:
Celebrations turn to nightmare as car crashes through school tea party killing girl
Wimbledon MP offers condolences over ‘sad incident’
07:00 , Namita Singh
Wimbledon MP Stephen Hammond, whose daughter previously attended The Study Prep school, offered his condolences over the crash in the prep school building.
Speaking at the scene, Mr Hammond told the PA news agency: “It was very clear, very quickly, that it was a major incident and the local police declared it just that.
“I think you will have seen by the sheer scale of the response from the paramedics, air ambulance, fire brigade and the police what an important and serious incident this is.
“And what a sad incident - it is tragically on the last day of term, for this young girl to have lost her life.
“This is a well-liked, well-respected, well-known school.
“Most of the children who go here will be Wimbledon families, and this will cause shock across the whole of the local community.”
Chief paramedic confirms 16 people injured
06:30 , Namita Singh
Chief paramedic Dr John Martin from the London Ambulance Service said a total of 16 people were treated at The Study Preparatory School in Camp Road following the incident.
Dr Martin also gave an update at the press conference, saying: “At 9.54 we received a 999 call to a collision on Camp Road in Wimbledon.
“We dispatched multiple resources including specialist critical care paramedics, London’s air ambulance and 15 ambulances.
“We declared a major incident. We treated 16 patients on scene. Sadly, as we’ve heard, one eight-year-old girl died.”
‘Profoundly shocked’: School issues a statement over car crash
06:00 , Namita Singh
The Study Prep school has issued a statement over yesterday’s “tragic accident”, which claimed the life of an eight-year-old girl.
At least 10 people were taken to hospital 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.”
Land Rover removed from accident site
05:30 , Namita Singh
A Land Rover has been removed from The Study Preparatory School in Wimbledon where an eight-year-old girl died earlier on Thursday.
The car, covered in a green tarpaulin, was loaded on a police truck and driven away past broken and bent metal railings.
The police cordon outside the school has been reduced, allowing more access to Wimbledon Common.
Flowers placed near school to offer respect to car crash victim
05:00 , Namita Singh
Flowers have been placed near the school where a young girl died in a car collision in Wimbledon.
New Malden residents Sophia Graham, 27, and Tayla Landsberg, 22, who brought flowers to the police cordon said: “When we found out one of the kids had died it was awful.
“When the police made their announcement it was so sad to see even them get emotional. It’s made a big impact on everyone.“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.”
Sadiq Khan offers condolences over the death of the eight-year-old girl
04:30 , Namita Singh
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.”
Watch: Air ambulance takes off at Wimbledon primary school crash
04:00 , Martha Mchardy
Pictures from the scene
03:00 , Martha Mchardy
What have politicians said about the crash?
02:00 , Martha Mchardy
The prime minister’s official spokesman said Rishi Sunak thanked the emergency services for their swift response.
The spokesman 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 hear about the “major incident”, adding: “My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone at The Study.”
He told 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 described the incident 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”, adding in 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.”
What have the police said about the crash?
01:00 , Martha Mchardy
Police are not treating the incident as terror-related.
Detective Chief Superintendent Clair Kelland, local police commander 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 large police cordon is in place stretching onto Wimbledon Common where officers are moving dog walkers and passers-by away from the scene. An air ambulance was at the edge of the Common while a number of ambulances were parked nearby in the hours after the crash.
Who are the victims?
Friday 7 July 2023 00:00 , Martha Mchardy
An eight-year-old girl has died but her identity has not yet been revealed. Some 15 people were injured in the incident and treated at the scene, while 10 were taken to hospital.
A number of those injured are being treated as critical, according to Stephen Hammond, the Conservative MP for Wimbledon.
What happened during the Wimbledon crash?
Thursday 6 July 2023 23:00 , Martha Mchardy
The Metropolitan Police said it was called at 9.54am to reports a car had crashed into a building at the school.
London Fire Brigade attended the scene, along with 15 ambulances and an air ambulance.
It is understood the Land Rover was being driven by a woman who suffered a medical incident, reported the Evening Standard. Police said the driver of the vehicle stopped at the scene but would not confirm any more about the possible cause of the crash.
The gold Land Rover reportedly crashed through an “end-of-term tea party”, with reports to The Mirror claiming “the children were sat on the grass with their teachers” when the car ploughing into them.
The London Ambulance Service said 16 people were treated at the scene.
Police commander’s statement in full
Thursday 6 July 2023 22:00 , Martha Mchardy
Detective Chief Superintendent Clair Kelland from the Metropolitan Police said: “I am here to give you an update following today’s tragic incident here in Wimbledon.“We were called shortly before 10 o’clock this morning after a car collided with a building at The Study Preparatory School, behind me in Camp Road.“A large number of our officers were deployed to the scene, along with paramedics from the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance.
“Our officers, along with our colleagues from the other emergency services, provided first aid to a number of people who had been injured.
“Very sadly, one of the children, an eight-year-old girl, died at the scene.
“Our thoughts are with her family at this incredibly difficult time.
“The driver of the car, a woman aged in her 40s, stopped at the scene.
“She was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has been taken into custody.“This is a very difficult time for everyone here at the school and across the wider community.
“We would ask people not to speculate while we work to understand the full circumstances of what has happened.
“We are not treating this incident as terror related.
“Our officers have already spoken to a number of witnesses and have viewed CCTV.
“If anyone has any information about what happened, please contact us as soon as possible by calling 101, or speaking to officers here at the scene.”
‘I’m heartbroken’ says Sadiq Khan as Wimbledon crash kills girl, 8
Thursday 6 July 2023 21:45 , Martha Mchardy
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.”
Wimbledon crash: End-of-term celebration turn to nightmare as car ploughs into primary school, killing girl, 8
Thursday 6 July 2023 21:00 , Martha Mchardy
A day that started in celebration quickly descend into horror as a Land Rover ploughed through a primary school fence and into a tea party, killing a girl, 8, and injuring 15 others.
Sitting around picnic tables in the grounds of The Study Preparatory School in Wimbledon pupils and staff were caught unaware when the powerful 4x4 smashed into the garden, inflicting catastrophic injuries on those in its path.
Horrific aerial pictures show the car was finally brought to a halt when it rammed into a wall of the building, surrounded by benches where the victims had been enjoying a celebration to mark the last day of term at the southwest London school before the summer holidays.
Holly Evans reports:
Celebrations turn to nightmare as car crashes through school tea party killing girl
Watch: Police officer fights back tears as she announces death of eight-year-old at Wimbledon school
Thursday 6 July 2023 20:10 , Martha Mchardy
Pictures from the scene
Thursday 6 July 2023 19:40 , Martha Mchardy
Flowers left near school where eight-year-old girl died
Thursday 6 July 2023 19:08 , Martha Mchardy
Flowers have been placed near the school where a young girl died in a car collision in Wimbledon.
New Malden residents Sophia Graham, 27, and Tayla Landsberg, 22, who brought flowers to the police cordon said: “When we found out one of the kids had died it was awful.
“When the police made their announcement it was so sad to see even them get emotional. It’s made a big impact on everyone.
“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.”
Land Rover removed from scene after eight-year-old girl killed
Thursday 6 July 2023 18:34 , Martha Mchardy
A Land Rover has been removed from The Study Preparatory School in Wimbledon where an eight-year-old girl died earlier on Thursday.
The car, covered in a green tarpaulin, was loaded on a police truck and driven away past broken and bent metal railings.
The police cordon outside the school has been reduced, allowing more access to Wimbledon Common.
Police lorry arrives on scene
Thursday 6 July 2023 18:21 , Martha Mchardy
A flatbed police lorry has arrived at the school in Wimbledon, south London, where an eight-year-old died after a collision with a Land Rover.
The police cordon was briefly lifted to allow the vehicle to pass through West Place.
Wimbledon primary school releases statement after eight-year-old pupil killed in crash
Thursday 6 July 2023 18:18 , Martha Mchardy
In a statement published on its website, The Study Preparatory School said: “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.
“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.”
Stephen Hammond arrives at the scene of prep school crash
Thursday 6 July 2023 18:00 , Maanya Sachdeva
Speaking to The Independent at the scene, Stephen Hammond, the Conservative MP for Wimbledon, said that the primary school was “well-known” in the area and catered to a number of Wimbledon families.
Describing the news as “tragic”, he wrote on social media that his thoughts are with the family and friends of the girl who has died.
My colleagues Tara Cobham and Holly Evans report:
Girl killed after Land Rover crashes into Wimbledon primary school as driver arrested
Land Rover crashed into new school building, former pupil’s father says
Thursday 6 July 2023 17:30 , Maanya Sachdeva
The parent of a former pupil of The Study Prep school, where an eight-year-old girl died this morning, said news of the crash had left him feeling “very emotional”.
The man, who didn’t want to be named, told the Press Association: “It’s unbelievable. I heard about it this morning, it’s terribly sad. I just feel very emotional.
He added that the building the Land Rover crashed into is new, explaining “it’s only been there for about a year”.
Education secretary releases new statement
Thursday 6 July 2023 17:00 , Maanya Sachdeva
Education secretary Gillian Keegan has said the “devastating incident” in Wimbledon this morning happened when children “should have been enjoying their last day of term”.
In a new statement, the MP said: “It is devastating that a young girl has lost her life in the tragic incident in Wimbledon this morning and my heart goes out to her parents and the families of those injured and impacted by this tragic event.
“The staff and children of the Study Preparatory School should have been enjoying their last day of term and my thoughts remain with them and the wider community at this devastating time.”
She added that the incident is “still ongoing” as emergency services remain at the scene.
Rishi Sunak thanks emergency responders after ‘terrifying’ Wimbledon crash
Thursday 6 July 2023 16:28 , Maanya Sachdeva
A spokesman for Rishi Sunak offered the prime minister’s deepest condolences to the family of the eight-year-old girl who “tragically lost her life” in the Wimbledon school crash today.
“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,” the spokesman continued, adding the prime minister thanked emergency services for their swift response.
‘My thoughts are with the girl’s family’: Hammond
Thursday 6 July 2023 15:58 , Maanya Sachdeva
Conservative MP for Wimbledon Stephen Hammond has reacted to news that an eight-year-old girl died after a Land Rover crashed into The Study Prep school, in Camp Road.
It is tragic to hear the news that a young girl has died following this morning’s incident at The Study School.” Mr Hammond tweeted. “My thoughts are with the girl’s family and friends.”
Earlier in the day, Mr Hammond described the incident as “extraordinarily devastating”.
It is tragic to hear the news that a young girl has died following this morning's incident at The Study School.
My thoughts are with the girl's family and friends. https://t.co/YYTfCoE3Eg— Stephen Hammond MP (@S_Hammond) July 6, 2023
Police to review evidence, identify witnesses in coming days
Thursday 6 July 2023 15:34 , Maanya Sachdeva
When asked what the force’s next steps would be, DCS Kelland said: “There’s a person in custody that will have to be interviewed and from that stage onwards we’ll have to review the evidence and make a decision about what actually happened.”
She said officers will be looking to identify witnesses and review CCTV footage in the coming days.
School community ‘profoundly affected’ by tragedy
Thursday 6 July 2023 15:29 , Maanya Sachdeva
When asked about impact of the tragedy on the school, John Tucker, the Chair of Governors, told the press conference the community had been “profoundly affected” by the incident on Thursday, but he wasn’t in a position to make further comment.
16 patients treated on scene
Thursday 6 July 2023 15:11 , Maanya Sachdeva
Dr John Martin, the chief paramedic at the London Ambulance Services, said: “We dispatched multiple resources including specialist critical care paramedics, London’s air ambulance and 15 ambulances.
“We declared a major incident. We treated 16 patients on scene. Sadly, as we’ve heard, one eight-year-old girl died,” he continued.
Our thoughts go out to all those affected by the tragedy today, deputy assistant commissioner Andy Pennick of the London Fire Brigade added.
When asked if there are likely to be any more fatalities, DCS Kelland said: “All I can say is a number of people are being treated.”
Girl who died was eight, police say
Thursday 6 July 2023 15:09 , Maanya Sachdeva
An eight-year-old girl died at the scene, Detective Chief Superintendent Clair Kelland said at a press conference. “This is a very difficult time for everyone here at the school and across the wider community”.
Ms Kelland’s voice broke as she described the accident, adding: “Very sadly one of the children, an eight-year-old girl, died at the scene.
“Our thoughts are with her family at this incredibly difficult time.”
She added that a woman in her 40s, arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, remains in custody.
She asked people not to speculate while investigations are underway, adding police are not treating the incident as “terror-related”.
Police set to give update on primary school crash after girl dies
Thursday 6 July 2023 14:57 , Maanya Sachdeva
Police are set to give an update on the Wimbledon primary school car crash, after it was confirmed one girl had died and a woman has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
Follow our live blog as we continue to bring you all the latest updates.
Witness ‘distraught’ by crash
Thursday 6 July 2023 14:43 , Matt Mathers
One witness outside the Wimbledon school said parents had collected their children, with some described as “distraught”.
Zac Powell, who did not give his age or address, told reporters: “I arrived at around quarter past 10, within 15 minutes of the incident happening.
“I saw a lot of distraught parents rushing from the scene on my arrival.
“Since then I have seen a lot of parents coming and picking up their children with expressions of relief or despair.
“There was quite a lot of damage I could see. Even from a distance.
“Within 15 minutes of my arrival there were armed police response units here at the scene.”
Breaking: girl dies after Land Rover crash
Thursday 6 July 2023 14:31 , Matt Mathers
Police have confirmed that a girl has died after a Land Rover crashed into an all-girls’ prep school in Wimbledon.
Officers also confirmed that a woman has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving.
Detective Chief Superintendent Clair Kelland, local police commander for south west 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.” We can also confirm that the driver of the vehicle, a woman aged in her 40s, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.”
Land Rover crashed through end-of-term tea party, reports say
Thursday 6 July 2023 13:50 , Maanya Sachdeva
The gold Land Rover reportedly crashed through an “end-of-term tea party”, injuring seven children and two adults at The Study Preparatory School in Wimbledon on Thursday
A local reportedly told the Evening Standard: “I was told there was an end of term party when the car careered into the school. Everyone is extremely shaken up.”
Another person allegedly told the Mirror “the children were sat on the grass with their teachers” as the tea party was reportedly underway when the collision occurred.
Ministers react to ‘tragic’ Wimbledon crash
Thursday 6 July 2023 13:05 , Maanya Sachdeva
Home secretary Suella Braverman on Thursday expressed her condolences to those affected by the primary school crash in Wimbledon on Twitter. She also thanked emergency responders outside The Study Prep, adding “ it is important they are now able to carry out their investigation”.
Conservative MP for Chichester and Secretary of State for Education, Gillian Keegan tweeted: “I am deeply concerned by reports of an incident at a primary school in Wimbledon this morning.
“My thoughts are with families, staff and the community involved and I am hugely grateful for the fast action of the emergency services who are currently at the scene.”
I am heartbroken to hear of the incident at The Study School in Wimbledon.
My thoughts and prayers are with the families and entire school community.
Thank you to our emergency services who are attending the incident.— Fleur Anderson MP (@PutneyFleur) July 6, 2023
Shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper also thanked emergency services for their “swift response” this morning.
Thursday 6 July 2023 12:39 , Liam James
First pictures show the car that crashed into prep school
Thursday 6 July 2023 12:22 , Maanya Sachdeva
First pictures show the car that crashed into The Study Prep school in Wimbledon, as Conservative MP Stephen Hammond described the incident as “extraordinarily distressing and tragic”.
He told the BBC multiple people are seriously injured following Thursday morning’s crash, adding: “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.
Seven children and two adults injured, Met confirms
Thursday 6 July 2023 11:56 , Eleanor Noyce
Seven children and two adults have been injured, the Metropolitan Police confirmed to The Independent.
Police not treating incident as terror-related
Thursday 6 July 2023 11:40 , Eleanor Noyce
Police have confirmed that they are not treating the incident as terror-related.
“We are not treating this incident as terror-related”, Merton Police confirmed via Twitter.
“An investigation is under way to understand the full circumstances of what has taken place.”
#UPDATE | We are not treating this incident as terror-related.
An investigation is under way to understand the full circumstances of what has taken place.https://t.co/zCugS1E8Eq— Merton Police (@MPSMerton) July 6, 2023
Officers pictured responding to car crash at Wimbledon school
Thursday 6 July 2023 11:37 , Eleanor Noyce
Officers, firefighters and paramedics, including London’s Air Ambulance, responded to the incident at around 9.54am on Thursday at The Study Preparatory School in Camp Road, Wimbledon.
The school, which costs £5,565 per term, is for girls aged four to 11 and sits on Wimbledon Common, just a mile away from the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club as it hosts the world-famous tennis tournament.
The Metropolitan Police said: “Officers are responding to an incident at a primary school in Camp Road, Wimbledon.
“We were called at 9.54am to reports that a car collided with a building at the school.
“Several people are being treated at the scene. We will share further updates when we can.”
Incident ‘extremely distressing and concerning’, says Wimbledon MP
Thursday 6 July 2023 11:26 , Eleanor Noyce
Stephen Hammond, Conservative MP for Wimbledon, told BBC Radio London: “It’s obviously extremely distressing and extremely concerning.”
“I’ve just spoken to the local police, they are in attendance as are both air and paramedics.
“There are a number of casualties, I’m not clear how many. I know the area well, obviously.
“The area is really quite remote, but actually it’s a road that has quite a number of people that drive up and down it to the golf clubs.”
School declines to comment
Thursday 6 July 2023 11:21 , Eleanor Noyce
Police said they were responding to a serious collision at a primary school in Wimbledon, south London, and several people were being treated at the scene.
“We were called at 09:54hrs on Thursday, 6 July to reports that a car collided with a building at the school in Camp Road,” London’s Met Police said in a statement.
London ambulance, including the air ambulance, and fire brigade services were also in attendance.
The police said they would provide further updates when possible. The Study Prep Wimbledon, also known as Wilberforce House, which is located on Camps Road, declined to comment when asked about the incident.
Camps Road is about a mile from the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club where the Wimbledon Grand Slam championship is currently taking place.
Several people being treated by emergency services
Thursday 6 July 2023 11:19 , Holly Evans
A number of people are being trated at a primary school in Camp Road, Wimbledon after a car crashed into a building.
Merton MPS wrote on Twitter: “Officers are responding to an incident at a primary school in Camp Road, Wimbledon.
“We were called at 09:54hrs to reports that a car collided with a building at the school.
“Several people are being treated at the scene. We will share further updates when we can.”
#UPDATE | Officers are responding to an incident at a primary school in Camp Road, Wimbledon.
We were called at 09:54hrs to reports that a car collided with a building at the school.
Several people are being treated at the scene. We will share further updates when we can.— Merton Police (@MPSMerton) July 6, 2023
