Girl dies following bus accident in Bexleyheath

Thursday, 8 August 2024 07:58

By Maritime Radio Studio

A nine-year-old girl who was hit by a bus in south-east London last weekend has died.

The girl and her five-year-old brother were struck by a bus on Watling Street, near the junction with Halcot Avenue, in Bexleyheath, shortly after 9am on Saturday while with a family member.

The girl was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries but died on Monday afternoon.

The driver of the bus has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury through dangerous driving and drug-driving and has since been bailed pending further inquiries.

The boy was also taken to hospital, as a precaution.

Their family has been informed of the girl's death and is being supported by specialist officers.

Detectives investigating the incident are urging witnesses to come forward.

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