UK weather: Minicab driver killed when building in central London collapsed onto her car named as Julie Sillitoe The 49-year-old mini cab driver was in a Skoda Octavia car when the front of a building in Holborn collapsed onto it
Tragic: A woman who died when part of a building collapsed onto the car she was driving in central London last night has been named as mum-of-three Julie Sillitoe
A woman who died when part of a building collapsed onto her car in central London last night has been named as mum-of-three Julie Sillitoe.
The 49-year-old mini cab driver, from north London, was in a Skoda Octavia car when the front of a building in Holborn collapsed onto it during a fierce storm.
Police were called to the scene opposite Holborn Tube Station at 11.03pm to reports of three occupants trapped inside.
Despite the work of emergency services, Mrs Sillitoe was pronounced dead at the scene.
The other two occupants were sat in the rear of the car. A 25-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman have been taken to hospital.
They are in non-life threatening conditions.
Next of kin have been informed of Mrs Sillitoe's death and a post-mortem examination will take place in due course.
Mrs Sillitoe was driving a licensed minicab and the two other people were her passengers.
Cordons are currently in place to secure the building and protect public safety.
The road remains closed and motorists are being urged to avoid the area as it is likely to be closed for some time.
Officers from Camden investigate the circumstances of the incident.
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