Road accident hospitalises medical students

Three Imperial students were among the four pedestrians injured last night during a car collision on North End Road. The accident occurred shortly before 18:45 when it is believed, according to Metropolitan Police reports, that a black Audi A3 crashed into the pedestrians.

The three medical students, all in their twenties, and the 56-year-old man involved in the collision were taken to hospital. One of the medical students is in critical condition, while the remaining injured are in non-life threatening condition.

A 19-year-old woman was arrested by officers on suspicion of causing injury by dangerous driving. She is currently in custody. It hasn’t been made clear if the woman arrested was the driver of the vehicle involved in the collision.

A female passenger who was in the vehicle involved received treatment at the scene for minor injuries.

Earlier today, an email was sent out to the faculty of medicine by Martin Lupton, Head of Undergraduate Medicine, for reassurance.

“Dear Students, yesterday evening at 19:10 [sic] there was an accident on the North End Road. A car hit a number of pedestrians, three of whom were students at our medical school”

“In that dark moment, however, there were acts of light. A number of other medical students gave support and comfort at the scene and I want to thank them all sincerely.”

“Could I ask that you keep these three… in your thoughts today. As always, please do contact your tutor or the senior tutors if you need support at the this time.”

The email was sent out to stop rumours of fatality spreading among students and to point those in need of support in the right direction.

We approached Alex Compton ICSM president for comment: “ICSMSU was deeply shocked by the accident on Wednesday evening. Our thoughts are with the injured students and their families and friends. We look to the Imperial community – staff and students – to support one another through this difficult time. Our thanks must go to those who took the time to assist at the accident and care for those injured before the emergency services arrived. We are working closely with Imperial College Union and the Faculty of Medicine to provide support for all those affected. While we aim to update students as appropriate, we respect the families’ wishes for space and privacy. If you have been affected by this incident, please seek support.“ If you feel the need to seek support please get in contact with the Student Counselling Service or your personal tutor