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Runner hit by falling tree on Thames Path

Harry Low
BBC News
BBC Ambulance with two paramedics in front of woman on floor with orange shorts and white top and tree across the pathBBC
Paramedics were called on Monday morning

A runner has been taken to hospital after being hit by a falling tree near the River Thames in south-west London.

Paramedics were called to the Thames Path by Barn Elms Boathouse, Barnes at about 07:20 BST where they treated the injured woman.

It is understood she was also helped by one of the coaches at the rowing club. The path was partially closed while the tree was removed.

A Richmond Council spokesperson said: "Council officers attended the scene promptly and arranged for contractors to remove the tree and make the area safe for public use."

Workmen saw a tree on path which is behind cones and tape
The tree has been removed

They added: "The council is looking into the circumstances of the incident and will consider any further steps necessary based on the findings."

A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "We sent an ambulance and treated a woman before taking her to hospital."

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