RESIDENTS are calling for action after a pupil was hit by a car while walking to school on Bull Lane, the second accident to happen in more than a year.

On January 11, at around 8.40am emergency services were called to Bull Lane where a Year 7 pupil was struck by a car, but was fortunate to have escaped with minor injuries.

The girl was walking to Garth Hill College and attempted to cross the road before a car hit her, leaving Daniel Knight a nearby resident feeling 'frustrated' with the 'ongoing issue'.

The personal trainer who has cameras set up in full view of the road explained that cars are always speeding at 70 mph, not abiding by the 20 mph restriction in place.

Daniel said: "Children keep getting hit and someone is going to end up dead but because nobody has died nothing will get done and that is the attitude.

"There have been so many near misses and crashes down this road. It is absolute carnage.

Temporary no loading lines have been placed outside the school and a 20mph sign is in place but the traffic campaigner wants Bracknell Forest Council to 'step up' its road safety measures to avoid another accident.

The 39-year-old has had to put orange cones outside his house to stop parents and people parking there cars on the pavement.

He added: "There are kids getting hit and it doesn't surprise me if a child ends up dead next."

A Garth Hill College spokesman said: "The college's first priority is the safety of pupils. The accident on Friday morning reminds us all of the risks associated with the roads around our local schools and the importance of road safety awareness.;

"The college has a travel plan and we regularly remind pupils about road safety, including in assemblies.

"We have spoken with the council about the safety of local roads in the last few year and will do so again to see whether there is anything we can do to further develop our work in this area."

The school has also taken this opportunity to remind pupils of the need to travel safely and it will be issuing guidance in the near future.

However, residents have taken matters to their own hands by posting on Facebook groups to see how many people want a 'proper crossing' and 'calming measures', calling for action to be taken.

The poll has so far gained 394 votes from people wanting proper safety measures for students walking to and from school.

Councillor Graham Birch, ward member for Priestwood and Garth said: "In 2017, I organised a meeting between Garth Hill College, the police and the council in order to look specifically at the road safety outside the entrance to Garth Hill College on Bull Lane. "After that meeting the council put several measures in place including new warning signs for a 20 mph speed limit, signs advising driver behaviour at pick up and drop off times and part time loading restrictions.

"I have been continually reviewing this area and exploring measures that fit the councils road safety policies. It is an area that I will continue to focus on and ask for even more involvement from the college and police to help ensure the road outside these schools is as safe as possible."

Andrew Hunter, director of Place, Planning and Regeneration, explained that further road safety measures have been introduced.

He added: "These include new warning signs with an advisory 20mph limit on Bull Lane in the vicinity of both Garth Hill College and Sandy Lane Primary School.

"These incorporate flashing lights and school warning signs to further influence driver behaviour at the school start and finish times.

“We have also introduced additional 'No Loading/ Unloading' parking restrictions within Bull Lane, to further help with congestion related to school pick up and drop off.”

Visit: https://goo.gl/tPUqvh to sign the petition aimed towards Bracknell Town Council.