A heavy police presence, including a helicopter and multiple emergency vehicles, descended on the NW4 area this afternoon following a serious incident believed to involve a fatal hit-and-run.
Residents reported sirens and the sound of a %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_0%% helicopter overhead, with large sections of Graham Park Way cordoned off near Beaufort Park and the local police station.
Unconfirmed reports from multiple local witnesses suggest a young child, believed to be a Year 5 pupil, was struck by a vehicle that may have been involved in a police pursuit. A blue tent was later erected at the scene, and a child's scooter was reportedly visible nearby.
One local resident, Adnana Chirila, said:
"I heard a small hit… and then a woman screamed. I can see some people crying. I just can't believe it. Everything happened so fast."
Another witness shared that a young %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_1%% had tragically died, though police have not yet confirmed any details.
Sahar Bz, posting in a community forum, noted:
"It looks like someone has passed away opposite the police station. Might be a hit and run… they've cordoned off Graham Park Way from the Beaufort Park nursery onwards. That might explain the helicopter."
As of now, the %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_2%% have not released an official statement regarding the incident.
Residents are being advised to avoid the area while investigations are ongoing.
A %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_3%% Ambulance Service spokesperson said:
"We were called at 3.08pm today (25 March) to reports of a road %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_4%% collision on Grahame Park Way, NW9.
"We sent a number of resources to the scene, including ambulance crews, an advanced paramedic, a clinical team manager and an incident %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_5%% officer. We also dispatched London's Air %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_6%%.
"Very sadly, despite the best efforts of our crews, a woman was pronounced dead at the scene."
