Boy, 5, in Critical Condition after Wall Collapse at London Golf Course
A five-year-old boy is in a life-threatening condition after a wall fell on him during a birthday party at the Sidcup Family Golf course in south-east London.
Incident Details
The emergency services were called to the scene shortly before 5:45 pm on Sunday following reports of two injured children. The boy was taken to hospital by the London Air Ambulance and remains critically ill.
A six-year-old girl was also injured in the incident but has since been discharged from hospital.
Response and Investigation
The Metropolitan Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident at the dinosaur-themed golf course.
The London Ambulance Service confirmed paramedics treated two children at the scene, with one suffering serious injuries.
Eyewitness Account
A witness told News Shopper that the boy had been attending a birthday party when he sustained a head injury.
Course Closure and Official Statements
The Sidcup Family Golf website announced the course remains closed "following an incident on site".
"Our thoughts are with those affected. We appreciate your understanding at this time and will share further updates when appropriate."
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson stated:
"We were called at 5:39 pm on 9 November to reports of an injured person in Sidcup Bypass, BR7."
The investigation is ongoing as authorities seek to understand the cause of the collapse.
Summary: A young boy critically injured by a falling wall at a south-east London golf course remains hospitalized while authorities continue their investigation.
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