Witnesses today said there was “panic” outside a luxury Kensington hotel after a toddler was seriously injured when he was hit by a cab.
The two-year-old boy was today in hospital with serious head injuries after the incident as he was being pushed past the Baglioni hotel in a buggy just after 6pm yesterday.
Bystanders saw distressed members of the child’s family being comforted by police.
One told the Standard: “You could see the pram in the street. There was lots of police cars and panic going on.
“They were going through the Prius with a torch light and the road was all sealed off.
“I don’t know if the baby rolled forwards or backwards but the car hit them. Someone said they heard screaming.
“That poor baby is in hospital with serious injuries. I know the child is in a really bad way. I just hope the baby will be OK.”
The child’s pushchair was left in the street while police searched a silver Toyota Prius.
The Baglioni and neighbouring houses were cordoned off following the crash on High Street Kensington at its junction with Palace Gate.
Police officers were seen walking in and out of the hotel which has been frequented by Lindsay Lohan, George Clooney, Mariah Carey, Beyoncé and Jay-Z.
A hotel worker said: “A lady was pushing a pram with small children and the driver crashed into them. It was a big accident.”
Despite being cordoned off for more than three hours last night the hotel remained open.
A receptionist said: “The matter is being dealt with by the police and has nothing to do with the hotel itself. We are not able to give any information.”
The boy was rushed to hospital with a head injury and neighbouring roads were closed while police investigated the collision.
The driver stopped at the scene.
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