A CHILD who died after she was struck by a car on a sports pitch was a 10-year-old girl.
Officers were called to the collision at Kendal Rugby Club in Cumbria shortly before 5pm on Wednesday.
AlamyThe force confirmed a child who died following a collision in Kendal was a ten-year-old girl[/caption]
AlamyFlowers have been left for the child who died after being hit by a BMW i40[/caption]
AlamyThe driver, a man in his 40s, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving[/caption]
A second child, an eight-year-old girl from Kendal, was also injured and treated by paramedics.
She was taken to hospital and her injuries are not life-threatening.
Cumbria Constabulary said they are supporting the ten-year-old girl’s family, who are from Kendal.
The driver of a black BMW i40, a man in his 40s, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
The force said the man, from Lancaster, remains in police custody.
Cops are treating the collision as an isolated incident and said there was no suggestion it was terror-related.
Players and coaches from Kendal United Football Club, who are thought to have been training at the time, are said to have witnessed the “horrific event”.
Officers were not stationed at the scene in Shap Road on Thursday but forensic tape covered two panels of metal fencing on the pitch parameter, which appeared to have been flattened from the collision.
Tyre marks were also visible on the pitch.
A statement from Kendal United FC shared on social media said: “This afternoon a tragic event occurred at Kendal Rugby Club.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the affected families at this terribly sad time.
“We know that some Kendal United players and coaches witnessed this horrific event and as a club we would ask anyone affected to contact the committee who will offer support and help, where needed, at this incredibly sad time.”
A message from Kendal Rugby Club said: “We are deeply saddened to confirm that an incident occurred today at Kendal Rugby Club, resulting in a tragic loss of a child’s life.
“Our thoughts are with their family and friends and we kindly ask for privacy for all involved at this difficult time.
“We are co-operating fully with the authorities as they conduct their investigation – the club and all facilities are temporarily closed while this is carried out.”
Tim Farron, MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale, said he was “praying” for the children involved.
“This is devastating, utterly heart-breaking news,” he posted on X.
“I’m praying for the children and for their families and friends. Our community in Kendal is stunned and in mourning.”
Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to contact police by reporting online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it, quoting incident number 195 of 5 March.
AlamyA second child, an eight-year-old girl from Kendal, was also injured[/caption]
AlamyThe car appeared to ram through one of the green fence panels[/caption]
AlamyThe crash happened at Kendal Rugby Union Football Club in Cumbria[/caption]
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