A nine-year-old girl who was hit by a bus in a horrific accident has died.
The victim was shot along with his five-year-old brother in Bexleyheath, south-east London, on Saturday.
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She was taken to hospital in a life-threatening condition but died two days after the incident, the Metropolitan Police said today.
Detectives are now renewing an appeal for witnesses.
The bus driver was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and driving under the influence of drugs.
He was released on bail until early November pending further inquiries.
The Met said: “At 9.05am on Saturday 3 August, police were called to reports of a bus colliding with two children on Watling Street, near the junction with Halcot Avenue.
“A nine-year-old girl was taken to hospital by the London Ambulance Service with serious injuries.
“Despite the best efforts of the medical team, she sadly passed away on the afternoon of Monday 5th August.
“Her family has been informed and is being supported by specialist officers.
“A five-year-old boy was also taken to hospital as a precaution.
“The children are brothers who were with a family member at the time of the collision.
“Detectives from the Roads and Transport Policing Command are leading the investigation.
“The bus driver was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury through dangerous driving and drug use.
“He has been released on bail until early November pending further inquiries.
“Any witnesses to the collision who have not yet spoken to police should call 101 quoting reference CAD 2309/03AUG.”
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