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Woman dies as building falls on her car in central London Woman dies as building falls on car in central London
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A woman was killed and a man was injured when a building collapsed on her car in central London. A 49-year-old woman was killed and three people taken to hospital when a building collapsed on a car in central London.
It is understood the collapse happened opposite Holborn Tube station on Friday shortly after 23:00 GMT. Large chunks of masonry fell on to the silver Skoda Octavia opposite Holborn Tube station, in Kingsway, shortly after 23:00 GMT on Friday.
A spokesman for the Metropolitan Police said the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. A 25-year-old man, who suffered leg injuries, and a 24-year-old woman were taken to hospital.
"A man was pulled from the car and was taken to hospital, where he is in a stable situation at the moment," the spokesman added. A fourth person, thought to be a passer-by, was also taken to hospital.
Paramedics and firefighters were called to the scene and roads have been closed in the area, police said. A police spokesman said: "There were three occupants in the car and a woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
"A man was pulled from the car and was taken to hospital, where he is in a stable situation at the moment."
Resuscitation effortsResuscitation efforts
London Fire Brigade said the concrete fascia of the building collapsed on to the car, which was in Kingsway. London Fire Brigade said the concrete fascia of the building collapsed on to the car.
Around 20 firefighters helped with the rescue, freeing the trapped pair from the car. Around 20 firefighters helped with the rescue, freeing the people trapped in the vehicle.
A spokesman said: "Another woman travelling in the car managed to get out of the vehicle before the brigade arrived. A further 10 people were evacuated from nearby buildings as a precaution.
"Around 10 people were evacuated from nearby buildings as a precaution." London Ambulance Service said four people were injured, three reported to be in the car and a male passer-by.
London Ambulance Service said four people were injured, three reported to be in the car and a passer-by. A spokesman said: "Sadly, despite extensive efforts to resuscitate her, a woman was pronounced dead at the scene."
A spokesman said: "Sadly, despite extensive efforts to resuscitate her, a woman was pronounced dead at the scene. High Holborn remains closed while investigators examine the scene, a police spokesman said.
"A man reported to be in his mid-20s had suffered leg injuries and was treated and stabilised before being taken to the Royal London Hospital.
"Two other people, a woman and a man, were taken to University College Hospital with minor injuries."