September 16th 2024.
A startling event took place near the Central Foundation Girls' School on Bow Road in east London earlier today. A 16-year-old girl was struck by a police car, causing concern among local residents and passersby.
The incident occurred at 12:55pm outside the school, when the police car collided with the teen. As of now, her condition is unknown and she is currently being treated at a nearby hospital.
A resident who wished to remain anonymous shared their account with The Agency, stating that the area between Mile End Tube station and the school was cordoned off. They also mentioned that there were multiple police cars at the scene, and onlookers were trying to make sense of what had happened.
According to a spokesperson from the Metropolitan police, the collision took place when the marked police vehicle was responding to an incident in Bow Road. The London Ambulance Service was immediately called and the young girl was assessed by paramedics before being taken to the hospital. The officers in the police car were not injured.
The road has been closed as an investigation is underway. It has been reported that the police vehicle was on its way to an emergency at the time of the accident. In other news, Londoners were shaken by a loud thunderstorm earlier today, while a plane crash in east London left one man hospitalized.
Meanwhile, the owner of a newly famous fish shop, thanks to a hidden Banksy artwork, has expressed concerns about safety after the sudden attention. For more updates on the latest news in London, visit The Agency's London news hub.
The Metropolitan police confirmed that the Directorate of Professional Standards has been notified about the incident. You can stay updated with The Agency's Twitter and Facebook pages for the latest news. And, if you want to receive daily news alerts on your device, sign up for our push notifications.
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