Youngster of nine killed in Bexleyheath bus tragedy is named

Police have confirmed the name of a nine-year-old girl who was killed in a collision in Bexleyheath.

Ada Bicakci lived in the area with her family and attended a local primary school. She also attended a Turkish school in South-east London. She was a Turkish-British national.

She was a keen gymnast and swimmer.

Ada’s family have given permission for two pictures of her to be shared, including one that shows her having had her hair cut for donation.

Her family have said that following her death, Ada’s organs were donated to help six other children. She will have a multi-faith funeral.

Her family are being supported by specialist officers, and have requested that their privacy is respected.

The police investigation into the collision continues and police still want to hear from witnesses.

Shortly after 9am on Saturday, August 3, police were called to reports of a bus in collision with two children in Watling Street near the junction with Halcot Avenue.

Ada was taken to hospital by the London Ambulance Service with life-threatening injuries. Despite the best efforts of medical staff, she sadly died in the afternoon of Monday, August 5.

A five-year-old boy was also taken to hospital as a precaution. They were with a family member at the time of the collision.

The male driver of the bus was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury through dangerous driving and drug-driving. He has been bailed to a date in early November pending further enquiries.

Detectives from the Met’s Roads and Transport Policing Command are leading the investigation

Any witnesses to the collision who are yet to speak with police, or anyone with dash came footage, are asked to call 101 quoting reference CAD 2309/03AUG.

Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.

Pictured top: Ada Bicakci (Picture: The Met)