Several injured after car crashes into primary school in Wimbledonon July 6, 2023 at 10:43 am

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Police say they were called to reports a car had crashed into the school building in Wimbledon.

Image of ambulances outside The Study Preparatory School in Camp RoadImage source, PA Media

Several people have been injured after a car crashed into a primary school building in Wimbledon, south-west London.

The Met Police said officers were called to reports a Land Rover had crashed into The Study Preparatory School in Camp Road just before 10:00 BST.

Several people are being treated at the scene for injuries by paramedics.

The school is for girls aged 4 to 11 and is located near Wimbledon Common.

The Met Police said: “We are aware of several casualties. We await further updates regarding injuries.

“Officers remain on scene. This incident is ongoing.”

It later added it was not treating the incident as terror-related.

“An investigation is under way to understand the full circumstances of what has taken place,” it said.

London Fire Brigade says it is also there and has sent fire engines and rescue engines.

London Ambulance Service says it has also sent a number of emergency responders.

MP for Wimbledon Stephen Hammond said: “It’s extremely distressing and extremely concerning.

Google StreetView image of The Study Preparatory School in Camp Road.

Image source, Google

“There are a number of casualties, I’m not sure how many.”

He described the location as “really quite remote”, adding it is situated roughly a mile from Wimbledon village and on the way to several nearby golf clubs.

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