Royal's motorcycle police escort hits woman as she's left fighting for her life after collision
The Duchess of Edinburgh's motorcycle police escort struck a woman, leaving her badly injured, on Wednesday afternoon.
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The Duchess of Edinburgh's motorcycle police escort struck an elderly woman on Wednesday afternoon, leaving her badly injured.
The 80-year-old has been taken to hospital in a critical condition after she was hit by a police motorbike escorting Sophie in west London.
At around 3.21pm on Wednesday, the motorcycle collided with the woman near the junction of Cromwell Road and Warwick Road in Earl's Court.
Paramedics rushed to the scene and the woman was taken to hospital.
The collision occurred just yards away from a Tesco superstore
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The pensioner is in a critical condition.
The woman's family have been informed following the incident.
Buckingham Palace says the Duchess of Edinburgh's "thoughts and prayers are with the injured lady and her family".
The statement added that Sophie was grateful for the "swift response" of emergency services.
There are no reports of any other injuries.
The Met police have said enquiries into the circumstances leading up to the incident are ongoing.
A Met spokesman has confirmed the force's Directorate of Professional Standards has been alerted about the collision, which is routine.
On Saturday, Sophie attended King Charles's Coronation.
The Duchess of Edinburgh appeared on the Buckingham Palace balcony to watch the flypast
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The Duchess of Edinburgh attended the landmark event alongside her husband Prince Edward.
The couple were joined by their two children, James, Earl of Wessex and Lady Louise.
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh also appeared on the Buckingham Palace balcony to watch the flypast alongside senior members of the Royal Family.
Earlier this year, King Charles granted Prince Edward the Duke of Edinburgh title which was previously held by their father Prince Philip.