Boy, 5, in Life-Threatening Condition After Wall Collapse at Family Golf Venue
Two children were hospitalized following injuries at a family golf club. A five-year-old boy remains in critical condition after being seriously hurt when a wall collapsed at Sidcup Family Golf, located off the A20.
Emergency services were called to the site at 5:44 PM on Sunday, November 9. Paramedics treated the boy at the scene before he was airlifted to hospital by the London Air Ambulance. He is still in a life-threatening condition.
A six-year-old girl was also injured in the incident but has since been discharged from hospital. Police investigations into the event are ongoing.
Sidcup Family Golf, which includes the American Golf store, remains closed. A notice on the website states:
“Just a polite notice, we are closed today (Tuesday 11th November) temporarily.”
Ongoing Investigation and Venue Status
- The police are continuing their inquiries into how the wall collapsed.
- The venue remains shut until further notice.
The safety and recovery of the injured children are the primary concerns at this time.
Author's summary: A five-year-old boy is critically injured after a wall collapsed at Sidcup Family Golf, where emergency services responded promptly and the venue remains temporarily closed amid investigations.