A CHILD has tragically died after being hit by a falling tree branch in Surrey.
Emergency services were called to the town of Banstead shortly after 4pm today with cops now launching a probe into the fatal accident.
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Ambulances rushed to Grove Place, near the junction with Carshalton Road, but the child died from their injuries shortly after being hit, the Met Police confirmed.
The name, age or gender of the youngster is yet to be confirmed.
A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police told The Sun: “Emergency services were called to a child struck by a falling tree branch in Grove Place near the junction with Carshalton Road, Banstead.
“Officers attended along with London Fire Brigade and London Ambulance Service.
“Sadly, the child died from their injuries.
“Officers are in the process of ensuring that all family members have been informed.”
They added that the death is not being treated as suspicious but are continuing to make enquires into the accident.
A report is now due to be handed over to the local coroner.
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