A fatal crash occurred near Somerset House in Central London, where a van drove into a crowd, killing a woman in her twenties and injuring three others. The incident happened around 11:41 PM, leading to a significant police presence and emergency response. A 26-year-old man was arrested for negligent driving and was suspected to be under the influence of drugs. Despite the severity, authorities stated the incident is not linked to terrorism. Witnesses described the chaotic scene with people in shock and emergency crews rushing to help.
A police spokesperson stated, 'Officers were called at 11:41 hrs on Tuesday following a collision involving a van and pedestrians. Three pedestrians suffered injuries, and unfortunately, a woman in her twenties was pronounced dead at the scene.'
Witnesses reported chaos at the scene, with one student saying, 'No one knew what was going on. Lots of police tape, shouting and everyone sort of just stood there.'
The driver, a 26-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving while under the influence of drugs, with the incident described as shocking by witnesses.
The incident, which is not being treated as terrorism-related, has left the local community in shock, with police cordoning off parts of The Strand following the tragic crash.
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