A quiet afternoon in Wimbledon turned to tragedy when a mother and her four-year-old son lost their lives in a horrific collision with a double-decker bus, sending shockwaves through the local community.
The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon near Wimbledon Hill Road, where emergency services rushed to the scene following reports of a serious collision involving a pedestrian and a London bus.
Community in Mourning
Local residents described the scene as "utterly devastating," with witnesses reporting seeing the double-decker bus involved in the collision with the young母子. Paramedics from the London Ambulance Service worked desperately at the scene, but despite their best efforts, both victims were pronounced dead.
One shaken witness, who asked to remain anonymous, told reporters: "It was every parent's worst nightmare unfolding before our eyes. The community is absolutely heartbroken."
Police Investigation Underway
Metropolitan Police have launched a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision. Forensic officers remained at the scene for several hours, gathering evidence and speaking to witnesses.
A police spokesperson confirmed: "We're treating this as a tragic incident and are working to establish the exact sequence of events. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those who have lost their lives."
Transport Disruption and Community Response
The collision caused significant disruption to local transport services, with multiple bus routes diverted and road closures put in place throughout the afternoon. Transport for London officials have pledged full cooperation with the police investigation.
Local councillors have expressed their condolences, with one describing the incident as "a profound loss that has affected everyone in our community." Support services have been made available to those traumatised by witnessing the tragic events.
The identities of the victims have not yet been formally released, pending notification of extended family members.
