A nine-year-old girl has tragically died two days after being struck by a bus in Bexleyheath. The incident occurred on Watling Street near the junction with Halcot Avenue at approximately 9:05 am on August 3.
The young girl and her five-year-old brother were immediately taken to the hospital for treatment. Despite the best efforts of medical staff, the girl succumbed to her injuries on the afternoon of August 5. Her family has been informed and is being supported by specialist officers during this difficult time.
The children, who are siblings, were with a family member when the collision took place. The five-year-old boy was also hospitalized as a precaution but did not sustain life-threatening injuries.
The driver of the bus, a male, was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury through dangerous driving and drug-driving. He has been bailed to a date in early November pending further inquiries.
Detectives from the Roads and Transport Policing Command are leading the investigation. They are appealing to any witnesses who have not yet spoken with the police to come forward.
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: “At 09:05hrs on Saturday, 3 August, police were called to reports of a bus in collision with two children on Watling Street near the junction with Halcot Avenue. A nine-year-old girl was taken to hospital by London Ambulance Service with life-threatening injuries. Despite the best efforts of medical staff, she sadly died in the afternoon of Monday, 5 August. Her family has been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. A five-year-old boy was also taken to hospital as a precaution. The children are siblings who were with a family member at the time of the collision.”
The police urge anyone with information about the collision to contact them at 101, quoting reference CAD 2309/03AUG.
