Emergency crews battle to free elderly woman trapped after Belvedere car crash

Serious Crash Shuts Down Busy Junction

Emergency services rushed to a scary two-car smash near the junction of Brook Street and Parsonage Manorway in Belvedere just before 11am on Wednesday, 26th February 2025. An elderly woman was trapped inside one of the vehicles, prompting a swift rescue.

Firefighters, Paramedics & Police Join Rescue Effort

Firefighters, paramedics, and police are all on-site, racing to free the woman and deliver urgent medical care. Witnesses describe a chaotic scene as crews work tirelessly to clear the crash and save lives.

Delays and Road Closures Hit Belvedere

Motorists are warned to steer clear of Brook Street and Parsonage Manorway, where road closures and heavy delays are expected while emergency teams tackle the scene.

Police Appeal for Witnesses and Dashcam Footage

Officers are calling on anyone who saw the crash or captured footage to come forward and help piece together what happened.

A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called at 10.43am today (February 26) to reports of a road traffic collision at the junction of Brook Street and Parsonage Manorway, Erith. “We sent resources to the scene, including an ambulance crew, a paramedic in a fast response car and a clinical team manager. “We treated a patient at the scene and took them to a local hospital.”

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