Woman struck by police motorcycle escorting UK royal

Published May 11, 2023 3:50 AM

LONDON (AP) — British police say a woman in her 80s is in critical condition after being hit by a police motorcycle that was escorting Prince Edward’s wife Sophie. The Metropolitan Police said the motorcycle collided with a pedestrian on Wednesday afternoon at an intersection in west London. Buckingham Palace said in a statement that said her “heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the injured lady and her family.” according to a statement from Buckingham Palace. The woman remained in critical condition at a hospital on Thursday. No other injuries were reported and police inquiries into the crash are ongoing.

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