Julie Sillitoe: Cab driver crushed to death after building collapse in Holborn named

Julie Sillitoe was killed when part of a building collapsed on her car in Holborn (Picture: Met Police)

A cab driver who died when part of a building collapsed on to her car in central London has been named.
Julie Sillitoe, of north London, was crushed when large chunks of masonry fell on to the vehicle on High Holborn, opposite Holborn tube station.
The 49-year-old, who was married, with three grown up sons, was pronounced dead at the scene late last night.

Julie Sillitoe was killed after large chunks of masonry fell on to a vehicle in Holborn (Picture: Laura Lean/PA)

A 25-year-old male, who suffered leg injuries, had to be freed from the rear of the car by emergency crews.
A 24-year-old female, also in the rear, managed to get out of the vehicle before police and firefighters arrived.
‘Next of kin have been informed,’ said a Met Police spokesman. ‘A post-mortem examination will take place in due course.

The scene in Kingsway opposite Holborn Tube station (Picture: Laura Lean/PA)

‘Police, London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade attended the scene.
‘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.