A man in his 50s is in critical condition after being struck by a blood bike on Kennington Park Road, SE11, on Wednesday afternoon (December 18). The incident, which occurred around 3:20 PM, has led to road closures in both directions as Specialist Collision Investigators work to determine the cause.
Emergency Response
The London Ambulance Service and Metropolitan Police were quick to respond to the scene. Officers immediately administered CPR and used a defibrillator in an effort to stabilise the pedestrian before paramedics transported him to the hospital. He remains in critical condition.
Appeal for Witnesses
The Metropolitan Police Collision Investigation Unit has launched an inquiry into the incident. They are appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage to come forward and assist in the investigation.
Witnesses can contact the police, quoting the provided reference number in the appeal.
Road Closures and Travel Disruption
Kennington Park Road remains closed while investigators gather evidence. The closures are expected to remain in place for several hours, and commuters are advised to seek alternative routes to avoid delays.
Eyewitness Accounts
One eyewitness described the immediate aftermath:
“It was chaotic, with emergency responders rushing to help. The pedestrian was clearly in serious condition, and the motorbike rider also appeared badly injured.”
Ongoing Investigation
Authorities are working to piece together the sequence of events that led to the collision. Updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
