A serious road traffic collision has led to the closure of Brighton Road in Coulsdon North, with emergency services on the scene and a motorcyclist reported to have suffered serious injuries.
The crash, which occurred earlier today between Station Approach Road and A237 Lion Green Road, is understood to have involved a vehicle striking a motorcycle. According to early reports, the rider was thrown from their motorbike and sustained significant injuries.
Emergency responders, including police and ambulance services, were quickly dispatched, and the road has been shut in both directions to allow for collision investigation work.
A source for the Metropolitan Police said:
A motorcyclist has been seriously injured following a collision on Brighton Road. Collision investigation officers remain at the scene. The road will be closed for some time while enquiries continue.”
A number of local bus services are being diverted as a result of the closure, affecting routes 60, 166, 404, 405, 434, 463, and N68.
Drivers are urged to avoid the area and find alternative routes, as significant delays are expected throughout the afternoon and evening.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or may have dashcam footage is asked to contact the police via 101, quoting the location and time of the incident.
