A man plummeted from a pedestrian walkway above Surrey Street’s busy market today, sparking chaos at a lunchtime rush hour.
Surrey Street Sealed Off as Rescue Teams Race In
Emergency services swooped in fast, shutting down Surrey Street and blocking the road with police vehicles. The walkway linking croydon/" title="Croydon" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Croydon High Street to Surrey Street is about two storeys up—roughly 25 to 30 feet—a terrifying drop in front of stunned bystanders.
Air Ambulance Scrambles After Serious Fall
The London Ambulance Service was called at 12:50pm. They deployed advanced paramedics and the iconic Air Ambulance helicopter. A spokesperson said:
“We treated a man for a head injury and took him to hospital as a priority.”
First responders flooded nearby Church Street, escalating the emergency amid the busy Friday lunchtime crowd.
Updates to Follow on Shocking Surrey Street Fall
Details remain scarce as crews continue their work. Inside Croydon will keep you updated with all the latest on this dramatic incident.
