Girl, 10, airlifted to hospital after collision with coach in Brighton

A young girl was taken to hospital by air ambulance with serious injuries, after an incident involving a coach near Old Steine this morning (June 29).
Police in Brighton after the incident involving a coach and a child (Photograph: Eddie Mitchell)Police in Brighton after the incident involving a coach and a child (Photograph: Eddie Mitchell)
Police in Brighton after the incident involving a coach and a child (Photograph: Eddie Mitchell)

A Sussex Police spokesperson said: “At 9.07am on Thursday, police were called to Marlborough Place, Brighton, after a coach collided with two pedestrians.

“The incident occurred close to the King and Queen public house.

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“A 10-year-old girl has been taken to hospital by air ambulance with serious injuries, while the woman sustained minor injuries.

Heavy police prescene after incident involving a coach and a child (Photograph: Eddie Mitchell)Heavy police prescene after incident involving a coach and a child (Photograph: Eddie Mitchell)
Heavy police prescene after incident involving a coach and a child (Photograph: Eddie Mitchell)

“A section of the road is currently closed while the scene is secured.

“No injuries have been reported by anyone on the coach, which was being used for a school trip.

“There are no further details at this stage.”

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