Woman in her 90s Hospitalised After Golf Buggy Crash at Whitstable Club
Major Emergency at Whitstable Golf Course
A woman in her 90s suffered serious injuries after being hit by a golf buggy at Whitstable and Seasalter Golf Club. The shocking incident unfolded just before 11am on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, sparking a swift emergency response.
The golf club, located on Collingwood Road in Whitstable, Kent, became the scene of drama as police, ambulance crews, and an air ambulance rushed to assist the injured member.
Fellow Golfers Rush to Aid Trapped Woman
Club director Derek Bates revealed the victim was struck by a buggy driven by another club member and became trapped beneath the vehicle. Quick-thinking club members administered first aid before paramedics arrived.
“Other lady club members who were present at the scene responded brilliantly and gave essential first aid before the arrival of emergency services,” said Bates. “Our thoughts are with our injured lady member who we hope will make a full and speedy recovery.”
Airlift to London Hospital
A critical care team treated the woman at the scene before she was airlifted to King’s College Hospital in London for urgent treatment. Emergency vehicles filled the club’s car park and greens, and the course was closed temporarily.
Eyewitness Paul George, 83, who lives opposite the club, described the scene as “a major incident”:
“We saw two ambulances, a paramedic, and then the helicopter land on the course. It was quite a dramatic and noisy scene, and they all made their way up to the second par.”
Police Confirm Investigation Underway
A Kent Police spokesperson said:
“We are currently assisting with a medical incident at Whitstable and Seasalter Golf Club. Officers were called to the scene at 10.50am.”
The air ambulance left shortly after stabilising the patient while ground crews stayed on site into the afternoon. The golf club remains temporarily closed as investigations continue.
