Multiple injuries as car crashes into primary school

A car has crashed into a primary school building injuring several people.

Police were called just before 10:00am today (6 July) with reports of a car having 'collided with a building' at a primary school on Camp Road, Wimbledon.

Police confirmed 'several people are being treated at the scene,' but haven't said whether those injured are children, adults or a mixture of the two.

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The Met Police said in a post to Twitter: "Officers are responding to an incident at a primary school in Camp Road, Wimbledon.

"We were called at 09:54hrs to reports that a car collided with a building at the school. Several people are being treated at the scene.

"We will share further updates when we can."

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London Ambulance Service and Fire Brigade re-shared the tweet, noting they are both also currently at the scene 'supporting emergency services'.

The Fire Brigade added: "There are two fire engines and two fire rescue units at the scene."

In its latest update on the incident, Merton Police clarified: "We are not treating this incident as terror-related.

"An investigation is under way to understand the full circumstances of what has taken place."

Topics: UK News, Health, Parenting

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