Tragedy struck at Kendal Rugby Union Football Club in Cumbria when a child was fatally hit by a car on the sports pitch. Emergency services rushed to the scene just after 16:58 GMT following reports of a collision involving a car and two children. Cumbria Police confirmed the death of one child, with the other receiving medical treatment from paramedics. The driver of the car, a man in his 40s, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
Authorities are treating the incident as isolated, ruling out any terror-related motives. The vehicle involved in the tragedy was identified as a black BMW i40. Specialist investigators have cordoned off the area as they work to understand the circumstances of the accident. Dr. Stephen Green, chairman of Kendal Union Rugby Football club, expressed deep sadness in a statement on Facebook, extending condolences to the family and friends of the child who lost their life.
Tim Farron, MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale, shared his devastation over the news, stating that the community in Kendal is in mourning. Expressing solidarity with the affected families, Farron asked for thoughts and prayers for the children and their loved ones during this difficult time. The rugby club has pledged full cooperation with the ongoing investigation, temporarily closing all facilities in light of the tragic incident
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