Boy, 14, killed and two in hospital as van smashes into bus stop in Greenwich

A 14-year-old boy died while two others were badly hurt after a van crashed into a bus stop just days before Christmas.

The teenager was pronounced dead at 4.35pm yesterday after being taken to hospital following the crash in Greenwich, southeast London.

Two other pedestrians, a 40-year-old woman and an eight-year-old boy, were also taken to hospital following the crash at around 3.30pm. Their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

The 40-year-old van driver stopped at the scene and was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

He was taken to a south London police station and was later released under investigation.

Detective Inspector Lucie Card, leading the investigation said: “This is a tragic incident which has resulted in the death of a 14-year-old boy. Our investigation into what happened is well underway but we need anyone who witnessed what happened to come forward and speak to us. Likewise, I would also ask any motorists in the area to review any dashcam footage that may have captured this collision. It is vital that with give this child’s family answers about what led to his death just a few days before Christmas.”

Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to call police via 101 quoting reference CAD 4357/21Dec.