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23/04/2008
Woman Killed In Prison Van Collision
A woman has died from her injuries after being hit by a prison vehicle.
The victim is said to have blocked the path of the Serco security van and goaded the driver seconds before the incident in Brixton.
The driver was initially arrested and questioned by police on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He has since been released and told to return for further inquiries today.
The driver was transporting 11 prisoners in the Serco van when the incident happened outside the Town Hall in Brixton Hill, south west London on Tuesday evening.
The woman, who was around 30 years of age, is said to have been dragged along under the vehicle for some yards after being hit.
A Secro spokeman said: "We would like to extend our heartfelt sympathies to the family of the woman who has lost her life in this tragic accident."
He added that they were co-operating fully with the police in their investigation.
The Metropolitan Police's collision unit are investigating the incident.
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The victim is said to have blocked the path of the Serco security van and goaded the driver seconds before the incident in Brixton.
The driver was initially arrested and questioned by police on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He has since been released and told to return for further inquiries today.
The driver was transporting 11 prisoners in the Serco van when the incident happened outside the Town Hall in Brixton Hill, south west London on Tuesday evening.
The woman, who was around 30 years of age, is said to have been dragged along under the vehicle for some yards after being hit.
A Secro spokeman said: "We would like to extend our heartfelt sympathies to the family of the woman who has lost her life in this tragic accident."
He added that they were co-operating fully with the police in their investigation.
The Metropolitan Police's collision unit are investigating the incident.
(DS)
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