Students were stunned into silence when they attended a hard-hitting event about the consequences of dangerous driving.

Pupils aged 16 to 18 attended the Safe Drive, Stay Alive event, which was organised to show young people of driving age the consequences of their actions when behind a wheel.

Geared towards year 12 and 13 pupils from schools across Harrow and Brent, including Harrow College and St Dominic’s Sixth Form, the hard hitting event portrayed the real life dangers that could face students currently learning to drive in future.

Speakers included three main emergency service members, as well George Galli-Atkinson - the father of a young girl who was killed in an accident - and Nick Bennett, an accident survivor who sustained life-changing injuries.

Hosted by MC Big Ted, students were told about the five main causes of car crashes, including speeding and using your mobile phone, along with watching a dramatic video.

A number of organisations have contributed to the scheme, including police, ambulance crews, firefighters and Transport for London, along with a partnership between Brent and Harrow borough councils.

Borough commander for Harrow Simon Ovens said: “For us in the emergency services, it is very impactive. It has been a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the work of the emergency service and hear first hand from the victims of these accidents.

“If you have saved the life of one person in that room it is a fantastic testament of what you have achieved.”

Mayor of Harrow Ajay Maru said: “It’s absolutely wonderful, in conjunction with Harrow Council and Brent, that all those officers are involved with the project – it’s commendable.

“It was very well done and that message was taken across, so lets hope for the best and I thank all for doing such a marvellous job.”