Wed Sep 18 17:39:00 UTC 2024: ## Teenager Hit by Police Car in Bow Recovering with Non-Life-Threatening Injuries
**London, September [Date]** – A 16-year-old girl who was struck by a marked police vehicle in Bow Road on September 16th is recovering with non-life-threatening injuries, the Metropolitan Police confirmed today.
The incident occurred at approximately 12:55pm when the police vehicle, responding to an incident, collided with the girl. Emergency services were called to the scene and the teenager was transported to a major trauma centre.
While the extent of her injuries was initially unknown, the police have now confirmed that she sustained no life-changing injuries.
The Directorate of Professional Standards has been notified, and a mandatory referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) for investigation.