Woman in 80s Seriously Injured in Shocking Earl’s Court Crash
An elderly pedestrian in her 80s was thrown across the road after a collision with a vehicle in Earl’s Court, West London, yesterday afternoon.
Witnesses Describe Horrific Impact
Eyewitnesses said the woman stepped out onto the road to look around a junction when the crash happened. Emergency crews, including the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance, raced to the scene. The woman was rushed to hospital and remains in critical condition. Her family has been informed.
Duchess’s Whereabouts Unclear After Buckingham Palace Garden Party
The exact destination of the Duchess at the time of the accident is unknown. The shocking incident occurred just a day after she hosted a garden party at Buckingham Palace with the Prince and Princess of Wales.
Buckingham Palace released a statement sending thoughts and prayers to the injured woman and her family. They praised the quick action of emergency services but said no further comments will be made while investigations continue.
Locals Blast Dangerous Road After Tragic Crash
Residents have raised alarm over the junction, calling it dangerous and accident-prone. One local even claims to have previously warned the council about safety concerns.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed no one else was hurt. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has launched a probe into the collision. More updates will follow as the investigation unfolds.
