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Gulf News
05-03-2025
- Gulf News
Child dies, another injured after hit by car on sports pitch
The driver of the car was reported to be in his 40s and has been arrested Last updated: March 06, 2025 | 00:39 1 MIN READ Emergency services rushed to the Kendal Rugby Union Football Club in Cumbria after a collision involving a black BMW i40 car and two children on the pitch was reported. Kendal Rugby Union website A child has died and another was seriously injured after a car hit them on a sports pitch in Cumbria, near North West of England. Emergency services rushed to the Kendal Rugby Union Football Club in Cumbria after a collision involving a black BMW i40 car and two children on the pitch was reported. Cumbria Police confirmed one of the children had died and the second was being treated by paramedics. The driver of the car was reported to be in his 40s and has been arrested. Tragic loss Dr Stephen Green, chairman of Kendal Union Rugby Football club, said on Facebook: "We are deeply saddened to confirm that an incident occurred today resulting in a tragic loss of a child's life. "Our thoughts are with their family and friends and we kindly ask for privacy for all involved at this difficult time." He added that the club was cooperating with the investigation and all facilities would be closed while this was carried out. Posting on X, Tim Farron, MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale, said it was "devastating, utterly heartbreaking news". "I'm praying for the children and for their families and friends," he said. "Our community in Kendal is stunned and in mourning." Sign up for the Daily Briefing Get the latest news and updates straight to your inbox
Telegraph
05-03-2025
- Telegraph
Child dies after being hit by car on sports pitch
A child has died after being struck by a car on a rugby pitch. Another child was injured during a collision with a black BMW at Kendal Rugby Union Football Club in Cumbria shortly before 5pm on Wednesday. Police arrested a man in his 40s at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Photographs from the scene showed the northwest corner of the club's 4G all-weather pitch cordoned off by police tape. The black BMW could be seen on the pitch and appeared to have crashed through metal fencing. In a statement, Cumbria Constabulary said: 'Police can confirm that one of the children involved has sadly died. 'The second child involved in this collision is being treated by paramedics. 'Immediate family members of both children have been informed. 'Specialist investigators are at the scene and the area has been cordoned off as initial investigation enquiries take place. 'The driver of the car, a man aged in his 40s, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. The car involved was a black BMW i40. 'Police are treating this collision as an isolated incident and there is no suggestion at this time that this is terror-related.' Dr Stephen Green, chairman of the rugby club, said: 'We are deeply saddened to confirm that an incident occurred today at Kendal Rugby Club, resulting in a tragic loss of a child's life. 'Our thoughts are with their family and friends and we kindly ask for privacy for all involved at this difficult time. 'We are co-operating fully with the authorities as they conduct their investigation. The club and all facilities are temporarily closed while this is carried out.' Two ambulances rushed to the scene of the incident. A spokesman for the North West Ambulance Service said: 'Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of the child who sadly passed away following an incident in Kendal this afternoon. 'We attended the scene at Kendal Rugby Union Football Club, responding with two ambulances and several senior clinicians.'
Sky News
05-03-2025
- Sky News
Child dies and another injured after car driven on to sports pitch
A child has died and another has been injured after a car was driven on to a sports pitch in Cumbria. Police say they were called to reports of a collision involving a BMW i40 and two children on a pitch at Kendal Rugby Union Football Club on Shap Road, in Kendal. Cumbria Police say one child died, while the second is being treated by paramedics. A man aged in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. "Specialist investigators are at the scene and the area has been cordoned off as initial investigation enquiries take place," a spokesperson for Cumbria Police said. The force said the incident was not believed to be terror-related. In a post on its Facebook page, the club said it was "deeply saddened to confirm that an incident occurred today at Kendal Rugby Club." The post, attributed to club chairman Dr Stephen Green, continued: "Our thoughts are with their family and friends and we kindly ask for privacy for all involved at this difficult time." The club and its facilities are now temporarily closed while it cooperates "fully" with authorities, it added. Please refresh the page for the fullest version.
