Tragic Incident in Cumbria Leads to Child's Death on Sports Pitch
A car drove onto Kendal Rugby Union Football Club pitch, resulting in one child's death and another injury.
In a tragic incident at Kendal Rugby Union Football Club in Cumbria, a child has died and another has sustained injuries after a car was driven onto the sports pitch.
Cumbria Police received reports of the collision at approximately 4:58 PM on Wednesday involving a black BMW and two children who were playing on the pitch located on Shap Road.
One of the children was pronounced deceased at the scene, while the other is currently receiving treatment from paramedics.
A man in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
The immediate family members of the affected children have been notified, according to police statements.
Authorities have emphasized that they are treating the incident as isolated and have no indications at this time to suggest any links to terrorism.
Specialist investigators have been deployed to the scene, which has been cordoned off as part of the preliminary investigative efforts.
The rugby club expressed its deep sorrow over the incident, with a statement from club chair Dr. Stephen Green indicating that they are cooperating fully with the ongoing inquiries.
The facilities of the rugby club are temporarily closed to facilitate this process.
Tim Farron, the Member of Parliament representing the constituency that includes Kendal, shared his condolences on social media, describing the news as devastating and heartbreaking.
He noted that the community of Kendal is currently in a state of shock and mourning following this incident.
Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward as they continue their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision.
Cumbria Police received reports of the collision at approximately 4:58 PM on Wednesday involving a black BMW and two children who were playing on the pitch located on Shap Road.
One of the children was pronounced deceased at the scene, while the other is currently receiving treatment from paramedics.
A man in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
The immediate family members of the affected children have been notified, according to police statements.
Authorities have emphasized that they are treating the incident as isolated and have no indications at this time to suggest any links to terrorism.
Specialist investigators have been deployed to the scene, which has been cordoned off as part of the preliminary investigative efforts.
The rugby club expressed its deep sorrow over the incident, with a statement from club chair Dr. Stephen Green indicating that they are cooperating fully with the ongoing inquiries.
The facilities of the rugby club are temporarily closed to facilitate this process.
Tim Farron, the Member of Parliament representing the constituency that includes Kendal, shared his condolences on social media, describing the news as devastating and heartbreaking.
He noted that the community of Kendal is currently in a state of shock and mourning following this incident.
Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward as they continue their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision.
