Child killed by falling branch in Banstead, Surrey
and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565
Emergency services were called to Grove Place near the junction with Carshalton Road, Banstead, shortly after 4pm on Saturday, the Metropolitan Police said.
Officers attended along with London Fire Brigade and London Ambulance Service.
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Hide AdHowever, the child died from their injuries. The force said officers are in the process of informing the child’s family.
The incident is not believed to be suspicious, but police inquiries are continuing to establish what happened. A report will be prepared for the coroner in due course, police added.
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