BREAKING Girl, 11, combating for all times after horror crash in Tooting as driver arrested

An 11-year-old girl is battling for her life after being involved in a collision in Tooting yesterday (Friday, December 12), with a man now under police custody. The young girl was swiftly taken to hospital following reports of a crash between a car and a pedestrian on Tooting Bec Road at approximately 1pm.

According to the police, she remains in hospital in a critical condition. A representative from the Metropolitan Police Service stated: “At around 13:00hrs on Friday, 12 December, officers attended Tooting Bec Road, Tooting, following reports of a collision between a car and a pedestrian.

“An 11-year-old girl was treated at the scene. She was taken to hospital where she remains in a life-threatening condition.

“The driver of the car was arrested and taken into custody where he remains. Anybody with information is urged to call 101, quoting reference 3570/12DEC.”, reports MyLondon.

It comes after a tragic crash on a major A road in Powys claimed the lives of three people and left another seriously injured. The incident took place around 5pm on Thursday, December 11, on the A489 between Churchstoke and Lydham, near the English border.

Dyfed Powys Police have confirmed that the collision involved two vehicles – a grey Audi A4 and a red Toyota Yaris. Tragically, both occupants of the Toyota Yaris and the driver of the Audi A4 succumbed to fatal injuries.

As investigations continue, police are appealing for any witnesses to come forward. The authorities also noted that at the time of the accident, a blue tractor with a front attachment was travelling along the same stretch of road.

A spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police stated: “At approx. 4.50pm on Thursday, December 11, 2025 Dyfed-Powys Police received reports of a serious RTC on the A489 between Churchstoke and Lydham. The location is known locally as Snead.

“Vehicles that collided were a grey Audi A4 and a red Toyota Yaris. At the time of the collision a blue tractor with a front attachment was also travelling on the same stretch of road.

“Sadly, two people in the Toyota Yaris, and the driver of the Audi A4 sustained fatal injuries.

“Another passenger in the Yaris sustained serious injuries and was conveyed to hospital by Air Ambulance. Next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

“An investigation is underway, and officers are asking anyone who witnessed the collision or any of the vehicles at around that time, or if they have dash cam whilst travelling on that particular road at the relevant time, to get in touch with them.”

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