Police appeal after woman falls from bridge

The footbridge over the A217 Reigate Avenue (image from Google Street View) The footbridge over the A217 Reigate Avenue (image from Google Street View)

Police want to find out how a woman fell from a bridge over a busy road.

The 20-year-old woman fell from a footbridge over the A217 Reigate Avenue at the junction with Glastonbury Road on Friday shortly after 6.45pm.

She was rushed to hospital after both London Air Ambulance and London Ambulance Service were called to the scene.

She sustained a broken back and pelvis and multiple fractures to other parts of her body, including her legs.

Medical staff feared at one point she could be paralysed.

Initial reports from emergency services the injured woman was 14-years-old were found to be inaccurate.

Anyone with information can call Sutton Police Station on 101.

Do you know more? email mwatts@london.newsquest.co.uk or call 0208 722 6359

Comments(2)

surrey-L says...
3:50pm Mon 30 Jul 12

I would just like to add she did not "fall"

She jumped!

jps1979 says...
4:23pm Mon 30 Jul 12

surrey L, have you reported this to police did you see it?

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