Fatal collision close to The Strand

Police are on scene and dealing with a collision close to The Strand, WC2.

Officers were called at 11:41hrs on Tuesday, 18 March following a collision involving a van and pedestrians.

Three pedestrians suffered injuries, with a woman in her 20s sadly pronounced dead at the scene. Two pedestrians have been taken to hospital, one has potentially life-threatening injuries, and the other has minor injuries.

The driver of the van, a 26-year-old man, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and driving with concentration of specified controlled drug above the specified limit.

He remains in custody.

Enquiries are ongoing and a crime scene is in place.

This collision is not being treated as terrorism-related.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or post @MetCC ref CAD 2771/18MARCH.

To remain 100% anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.