Full Breakdown
Car Crashes Through Fence at Ellesmere Port Nursery, Injuring Children
6/15/2026, 10:03:42 PM
Incident Overview
At approximately 9:55 a.m. on 15 June, a motor vehicle breached the perimeter fence of Partou Sunny Days Nursery and Pre-school on Vale Road in the Whitby district of Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. The vehicle entered the playground area, striking several children. Emergency services transported a two-year-old boy with serious injuries to hospital; two other children were also hurt.
Timeline of Events
- 09:55 a.m. – Cheshire Police receive a call about a crash at the nursery.
- Minutes later – The car breaches the fence, colliding with children; emergency services (two ambulances, an air ambulance, a fire engine, and four police vehicles, including an armed response unit) arrive.
- The two-year-old boy is taken to hospital with serious injuries; the two other children receive on-site care.
- Police later arrest a 63-year-old woman on suspicion of dangerous driving causing serious injury.
Key Parties Involved
- Partou Sunny Days Nursery and Pre-school – the early-years provider whose fence was breached.
- Cheshire Police – responded, secured the site and arrested the driver.
- Emergency medical and fire services – provided immediate care and transport.
- Victims – a two-year-old boy (seriously injured) and two other children.
- Arrested driver – a 63-year-old woman suspected of dangerous driving.
Emergency Response Details
Witnesses saw two ambulances, an air ambulance, a fire engine and four police vehicles, including an armed response unit, respond to the scene. The air ambulance underscored the severity of the two-year-old’s injuries. Police secured the area while medical teams provided first aid and arranged hospital transport.
Data & Statistics
- Date and time: 15 June, 09:55 a.m.
- Location: Vale Road, Whitby area, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire.
- Vehicles involved: One car (driver arrested).
- Injured children: Three (one seriously injured, two with lesser injuries).
- Emergency assets deployed: Two ambulances, one air ambulance, one fire engine, four police vehicles (including an armed response unit).
Official Statements & Responses
Partou Sunny Days Nursery and Pre-school said it was “dealing with an incident” and gave no further comment. Cheshire Police confirmed the arrest of a 63-year-old woman on suspicion of dangerous driving causing serious injury and noted the deployment of multiple emergency resources.
Broader Implications for Child Safety
The incident highlights the vulnerability of early-years facilities to vehicular threats and has prompted local authorities to review nursery security. No policy changes were announced, but the event underscores the need for strong perimeter protection and rapid emergency response to safeguard children.
