Child killed by falling tree branch in Surrey

Emergency services were called out on Saturday afternoon

Author: Luke O'Reilly, PAPublished 10th Nov 2024
Last updated 10th Nov 2024

A child has died after being hit by a falling tree branch in Surrey.

Emergency services were called to Grove Place near the junction with Carshalton Road, Banstead, shortly after 4pm on Saturday (9 November).

Officers attended along with London Fire Brigade and London Ambulance Service.

However, the child died from their injuries.

The force said officers are in the process of informing the child's family.

The incident is not believed to be suspicious, but police inquiries are continuing to establish what happened.

A report will be prepared for the coroner in due course.

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