13-Year-Old Girl Plunges from Five Arch Bridge in Sidcup
Emergency services launched a major rescue operation this afternoon after a 13-year-old girl reportedly jumped from the Five Arch Bridge on North Cray Road, Sidcup.
Serious Injury Reported at Scene
The shocking incident happened just before 4pm on Tuesday, 1st July 2025. Emergency crews rushed to the scene, with multiple agencies responding immediately. The girl was found in the water below with serious injuries, including a visible bone protruding from her leg.
Rapid Response and Rescue Efforts Underway
A launch site is being established to aid the rescue, with teams scrambling to find the safest access point. The public has been urged to stay clear of the area as emergency workers continue their efforts. Further updates and official statements from agencies are expected soon.
Ambulance Service Confirms Treatment
“We were called at 3.48pm today (1 July) to reports of a person who had fallen from height in North Cray Road, Sidcup,” an Ambulance Service spokesperson said. “We sent an ambulance crew and an incident response officer to the scene. The first paramedic arrived in less than four minutes.”
“We treated a patient for a leg injury and took her to hospital.”
Stay tuned for more breaking updates on this developing story from Bexley.
