A man has been taken to hospital following a serious road traffic collision at the junction of Loampit Vale (A20) and Algernon Road earlier today. The incident occurred around 12:41 p.m. on August 30, prompting a swift response from the London Ambulance Service (LAS).
According to a spokesperson for LAS, multiple resources were dispatched to the scene, including ambulance crews, a paramedic in a fast response car, an incident response officer, and London’s Air Ambulance. The first paramedics arrived on the scene within three minutes of the call.
The collision reportedly involved a motorcycle and a Volkswagen car. The injured man was treated at the scene before being transported to a major trauma centre for further medical care. The specifics of his injuries have not been disclosed, but the use of a trauma centre indicates the potential severity of his condition.
In a statement, the LAS spokesperson said: “We were called at 12.41pm today (30 August) to reports of a road traffic collision at the junction of Loampit Vale and Algernon Road, Lewisham. We sent resources to the scene, including ambulance crews, a paramedic in a fast-response car, and an incident response officer. We also dispatched London’s Air Ambulance. Our first paramedics arrived on the scene in three minutes. We treated a man at the scene and took him to a major trauma centre.”
The junction of Loampit Vale and Algernon Road was temporarily affected as emergency services managed the incident and provided care to the injured individual.
The circumstances surrounding the crash are still under investigation, and further details regarding the cause of the collision or the condition of the man involved are yet to be released.
Residents and commuters in the area are advised to exercise caution and be aware of possible delays as the investigation continues.
