A serene day at a prestigious Surrey golf club turned to tragedy this week after a woman died in a devastating golf buggy accident.
The incident, which is now being investigated by Surrey Police, occurred at the renowned Hankley Common Golf Club near Farnham. Emergency services, including air ambulance crews, scrambled to the scene on Tuesday afternoon after reports that a cart had left the path and plunged down a steep embankment.
Emergency Response and Tragic Outcome
Despite the swift and valiant efforts of paramedics from the South East Coast Ambulance Service, the 75-year-old woman sustained critical injuries in the fall. She was airlifted to a major trauma centre in London, where she was later pronounced dead.
A spokesperson for the golf club confirmed the tragic news, expressing the community's profound shock and sadness. The club has extended its deepest sympathies to the woman's family and friends during this immensely difficult time.
Investigation Underway
Surrey Police have confirmed they are working to establish the full circumstances that led to the accident. Officers remained on the scene throughout Tuesday, conducting a thorough examination of the area to understand how the vehicle came to leave the path.
The Health and Safety Executive has been made aware of the incident, which is standard procedure in such tragic events. The findings of the investigation will be crucial in determining the cause of this fatal mishap.
The golfing community and local residents have been left deeply saddened by the event, which serves as a sobering reminder of the potential dangers associated with course vehicles, even on seemingly tranquil days.
