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BBC News
5 hours ago
- BBC News
Cheltenham e-scooter collision leaves child with head injury
A five-year-old girl required hospital treatment for a head injury after being hit by a man riding an e-scooter "at speed" on a foot Police said she had been walking along the Honeybourne Line, a former railway line in Cheltenham turned into a foot and cycle path, with two adults at about 12.30 BST on Monday when she was man was riding "at speed", the force added, and the the girl was knocked to the ground while the collision also caused the rider to fall off his an "exchange of words" with the adults, the rider left the scene without leaving his details. The force has issued a photo taken by a member of the public as the scooter ride headed in the direction of the train station, and is appealing to him to come who recognises him is asked to contact police.
ABC News
7 days ago
- ABC News
Mother of Brady James Hubbard tells inquest of rapid decline after mystery injury
The mother of a 21-year-old footballer who died in 2023 has told a court how her son's condition quickly declined the day after he suffered a head injury. Brady James Hubbard died on June 28, 2023, about four days after playing a game for the West Ulverstone Lions. An inquest into his death is being held in the Devonport Magistrates Court before Coroner Leigh Mackey. The court heard Mr Hubbard suffered a head injury on June 24, but accusations of a "cover-up" of how he was injured have been raised during the inquest. At the time, police said they were investigating whether he fell from the back of a ute outside the north-west Tasmanian club, which has also been discussed in court. The coroner has also been told he may have been injured during the day's game, that he was injured while play wrestling with another club member, or that he got into a fight at Burnie's Greens Hotel. Mr Hubbard's mother, Rikki-Lee Hodgetts, said she did not know what had happened to her son, and that on the day he said nothing about being injured. Ms Hodgetts became visibly emotional when asked to describe her son. She said he called her about 5pm on June 24 to say he'd been awarded man of the match, which he was excited about. She said he sounded like his normal "loud, bubbly and caring" self during that conversation, but had said nothing about being injured during the match or coming off the field. During evidence on the first day of the inquest, several witnesses described Mr Hubbard in similar terms, and Coroner Mackey said he had been described as a "larrikin". Mr Hubbard's uncle Clayton Hodgetts said he was the "happy, bubbly, life of the party", while his West Ulverstone coach Nathan Murison said he was "the best human you could ever come across". Several witnesses said it was therefore out of character for him when he came back into the clubrooms that night and leant on a table while cradling his head, interacting with few people. "You could tell something wasn't right," club member Jesse French said. The court heard Mr Hubbard said he had a headache, but said nothing about what may have caused it. Ms Hodgetts said he arrived home about 10pm that night and went to his bedroom shortly after. It was not until about 5pm the following day, when she drove Mr Hubbard to work for a shift stocking shelves at Woolworths, that she became aware anything was wrong with her son. "He said he had a headache. I gave him a couple of Nurofen and I drove him to work," Ms Hodgetts said. But she received a call to come and collect him only an hour later, as his headache had worsened, and he was vomiting. "He said his head was hurting 'real bad, Mum, real bad," she said. "I asked did he get hit yesterday in the game? Did anything happen? She told the court she drove her son to the North West Regional Hospital in Burnie. Doctors at the hospital quickly arranged for him to be airlifted to the Royal Hobart Hospital, where he died three days later. Ms Hodgetts said while she was in Hobart, she began to hear rumours about what may have happened to her son. Club committee member Tammy Banfield said in the days surrounding his death, those rumours were also intensifying at West Ulverstone. It has been alleged throughout the hearing three other men involved in the club know more about how Mr Hubbard was injured — and that they lied to other club members about the incident. Ms Banfield told the court the club's executive asked those men to step down from their roles at the Lions the day after Mr Hubbard's death, which they did. "I believe … 100 per cent that [one of the men] definitely knows," she said. "He was on the back of the ute with Brady when whatever happened, happened." The three men are expected to be called as witnesses to the inquest on Thursday. The inquest continues.
Daily Mail
7 days ago
- Daily Mail
Girl, nine, rushed to hospital 'with head injury' after being hit by bus
A little girl has suffered a possible head injury after she was struck by a bus on a busy road. The nine-year-old was hit by a double decker in Birkenhead, Liverpool, earlier this afternoon with passersbys and neighbours dashing to help the child, it was reported. She was quickly rushed to hospital to be assessed for a head injury while a wide cordon was put in place around the bus. Swarms of cops were called to New Chester Road after they heard of the accident that took place at 3.50pm. Police tape on was set up from the junction of Woodward Road to the junction of Dell Grove and drivers were asked to avoid the area. One local who saw the aftermath of the crash told the Liverpool Echo: 'I came home from work and I saw the ambulance and all the police cars. 'It's just so heartbreaking. I hope the little girl is okay.' Another said they saw five or 10 people immediately run to help the girl. The road often has accidents, with the large trees preventing drivers from properly seeing pedestrians crossing the street, one resident added. The road has since opened but Merseyside Police urged any witnesses or members of the public with information to get in touch. The police said in a statement earlier today: 'We can confirm that emergency services are in Birkenhead following a serious collision this afternoon, Tuesday 15 July. 'At around 3.50pm, emergency services were called to New Chester Road, New Ferry near to the junction with Platt Grove to reports of a bus in collision with a pedestrian, a nine-year-old girl. 'The girl has been taken to hospital for assessment of a head injury. 'A cordon is in place, including a road closure on New Chester Road from the junction of Woodward Road to the junction of Dell Grove. 'We would advise all motorists to avoid the area and encourage them to plan an alternative route if travelling through the area. 'Anyone who witnessed the collision or captured the incident on CCTV or dashcam is asked to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) on (0151) 777 5747, or email SCIU@ 'Alternatively DM @MerPolCC or @CrimestoppersUK on 0800 555 111, quoting reference 25000582795.' In December, a 12-year-old boy was injured in a road traffic collision on New Cheter Road. The child was struck by a car at 3.35pm and was rushed to hospital with a facial injury.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Yahoo
Girl, 9, taken to hospital after being hit by bus
A nine-year-old girl has been taken to hospital after she was hit by a bus in Wirral. Merseyside Police said it happened at about 15:50 BST on New Chester Road, near its junction with Platt Grove, in New Ferry, Birkenhead. The girl was being assessed for a head injury, the force added. A cordon was put in place and New Chester Road was closed from the junction of Woodward Road to the junction of Dell Grove and motorists were advised to avoid the area. Police have appealed for witnesses or anyone with information to get in touch. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
BBC News
15-07-2025
- BBC News
Wirral girl, 9, taken to hospital after being hit by bus
A nine-year-old girl has been taken to hospital after she was hit by a bus in Police said it happened at about 15:50 BST on New Chester Road, near its junction with Platt Grove, in New Ferry, girl was being assessed for a head injury, the force added.A cordon was put in place and New Chester Road was closed from the junction of Woodward Road to the junction of Dell Grove and motorists were advised to avoid the area. Police have appealed for witnesses or anyone with information to get in touch. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
