Van Collides with Pedestrians in Central London, Killing One and Injuring Three

A 26-year-old driver has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving and causing death by careless driving following the incident near King’s College London.

The collision occurred at approximately 11:41 AM on March 18, 2025, near King’s College London on the Strand.
A woman in her 20s was pronounced dead at the scene, while three others were injured, including one with life-threatening injuries.
The driver, a 26-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and drug driving and remains in custody.
Authorities have confirmed the incident is not terror-related, and investigations are ongoing at the cordoned-off site.
Emergency services, including police, paramedics, and firefighters, responded swiftly, with two injured individuals transported to the hospital.