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Vehicle 'smashes into school' sparking evacuation with woman in 40s arrested

26 June 2024 , 09:18
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The incident happened at around 8.25am this morning
The incident happened at around 8.25am this morning

A WOMAN has been arrested after a vehicle ploughed into a school.

The vehicle collided with Alderman Knight School in Ashchurch, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, at around 8.25am this morning.

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The building is currently being evacuated, Tewkesbury Police sayCredit: SWNS
A black car was spotted being towed away
A black car was spotted being towed awayCredit: SWNS
The building is being inspected for any structural damage
The building is being inspected for any structural damageCredit: SWNS

No injuries have been reported however a woman, in her 40s, has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving.

A statement from Tewkesbury Police said the building was being evacuated so that any structural damage can be assessed.

Alderman Knight School is a special needs facility which shares the same site with Tewkesbury Academy.

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Laurence Robertson, previously the Conservative MP for Tewkesbury, praised the school in Parliament in January this year, along with the Milestone School.

Luckily, no one was injured in the incident
Luckily, no one was injured in the incidentCredit: SWNS
Alderman Knight School is a special needs facility which shares the same site with Tewkesbury Academy
Alderman Knight School is a special needs facility which shares the same site with Tewkesbury AcademyCredit: SWNS

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