Girl, 9, hit by bus in Bexleyheath dies

A nine-year-old girl who was hit by a bus in south-east London last weekend has died.

The girl was hit along with her five-year-old brother on Watling Street, near the junction with Halcot Avenue, in Bexleyheath, shortly after 09:00 BST on Saturday while with a family member.

She was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries but died on Monday afternoon.

The driver of the bus was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury through dangerous driving and drug-driving and has since been bailed pending further inquiries.

The boy was also taken to hospital, as a precaution.

Their family has been informed of the girl’s death and is being supported by specialist officers.

Detectives investigating the incident are urging witnesses to come forward.