Elderly Man Hit Outside Tesco in Elmers End: Life-Threatening Injuries
A horror crash unfolded at 1pm today when a man in his 80s was struck by a car in the Tesco Superstore car park in Elmers End. The victim was rushed to hospital in critical condition after the shocking smash.
Air Ambulance Scrambles as Police Seal Off Car Park
Met Police were quick on the scene, shutting down the car park to make way for a helicopter landing. London’s Air Ambulance joined crews on the ground to give vital emergency care. The elderly man was whisked to a major trauma centre. His next of kin have been informed.
Driver Stays, Police Investigate Crash
The driver stopped immediately and is cooperating with officers. Meanwhile, road closures remain in place as the investigation gets underway. Police appeal for witnesses to come forward.
Emergency Services React in Minutes
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said, “We were alerted at 1:08 pm to a collision involving a car and pedestrian at Croydon Road, Elmers End. Highly trained crews, including incident officers and a clinical team leader, were dispatched immediately. The injured man received on-site care before urgent transfer to hospital.”
Anyone with information is urged to call police on 101 quoting CAD 3579/08Sep.
