Household of girl hit by Royal’s police escort ‘praying for miracle’
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he household of a lady who’s combating for her life after being hit by a police motorcycle escorting the Duchess of Edinburgh say they’re “praying for a miracle”.
Helen Holland, 81, was struck on a busy dual carriageway near a large Tesco supermarket in Earl’s Court at around 3.20pm on Wednesday.
Ms Holland, a pensioner from Birchanger, Essex, stays in vital situation in hospital.
The convoy was escorting the Duchess of Edinburgh
/ Jamie LorrimanIn a press release launched to Sky News on Saturday, her household described her as a “beautiful, loving, kind and caring lady who would always put anyone before herself”.
“The family are deeply saddened and shocked at the news Helen was involved in such a tragic accident,” they said.
“Helen may be 81-years-old but she is sprightly for her age and nothing stopped her living life to the full, spending precious time with her family, muddy walks with the dogs and lunches with friends is what she enjoyed most.”
“This been a huge shock for many,” the family added.
“The outpour of love and support the family have received from those that know her is hugely appreciated.
“We are all praying for a miracle and ask that you keep her in your thoughts and prayers too.”
On Thursday, Buckingham Palace stated in a press release Sophie is “grateful for the swift response by the emergency services”, including that she is going to “keep abreast of developments”.
A press release added: “The Duchess’s heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the injured lady and her family.
“She is grateful for the swift response by the emergency services and will keep abreast of developments. Further comment at this time would not be appropriate while the incident is being investigated.”
Images from the scene confirmed a motorcycle utilized by the Metropolitan Police particular escort – which protects royals and high politicians – inside a cordon.
Scattered close by had been a single coach, a brown paper bag, a face masks and a bottle of hand sanitiser.
The Met stated an investigation into the crash is ongoing and highway closures stay in place.
The drive’s directorate of skilled requirements and the Independent Office for Police Conduct have been knowledgeable, which is common following an incident involving an officer.