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London minicab driver dies as building falls on her car | London minicab driver dies as building falls on her car |
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A woman minicab driver was killed and three people were taken to hospital when a building collapsed on a car in central London. | A woman minicab driver was killed and three people were taken to hospital when a building collapsed on a car in central London. |
Large chunks of masonry fell on to the Skoda Octavia opposite Holborn Tube station, on High Holborn , shortly after 23:00 GMT on Friday. | |
Two passengers, a 25-year-old man, who suffered leg injuries, and a 24-year-old woman were taken to hospital. | Two passengers, a 25-year-old man, who suffered leg injuries, and a 24-year-old woman were taken to hospital. |
A fourth person, thought to be a passer-by, was also taken to hospital. | A fourth person, thought to be a passer-by, was also taken to hospital. |
A police spokesman said the woman, 49, was driving a licensed minicab and the other two people were her passengers. | A police spokesman said the woman, 49, was driving a licensed minicab and the other two people were her passengers. |
He added: "A man was pulled from the car and was taken to hospital, where he is in a stable situation at the moment." | He added: "A man was pulled from the car and was taken to hospital, where he is in a stable situation at the moment." |
Resuscitation efforts | Resuscitation efforts |
London Fire Brigade said the concrete on the front of the building collapsed on to the car. | London Fire Brigade said the concrete on the front of the building collapsed on to the car. |
Around 20 firefighters helped with the rescue, freeing the people trapped in the vehicle. | Around 20 firefighters helped with the rescue, freeing the people trapped in the vehicle. |
A further 10 people were evacuated from nearby buildings as a precaution. | A further 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 male 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. | High Holborn remains closed while investigators examine the scene, a police spokesman said. |