A person has been injured in a hit-and-run incident on the A206 Beresford Street in Woolwich, prompting a full road closure and widespread disruption in the area.

Emergency services were called to the scene between Burrage Road and Warren Lane, where the collision occurred earlier this evening. The A206 is closed in both directions, and traffic remains slow as investigations continue.

Witnesses reported a vehicle striking a person before fleeing the scene. The condition of the person is currently unknown. We have reached out to the Metropolitan Police and London Ambulance Service for an official update on the child’s condition and details about the suspect vehicle.

A diversion is in place for local bus routes, affecting services in and around Woolwich. Transport for London has advised passengers to expect delays and to seek alternative routes where possible.

The area has been cordoned off while police carry out their investigation. No arrests have been confirmed at this stage.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has dash cam footage from the area at the time of the collision is urged to contact the Metropolitan Police via 101, quoting the location and time of the incident.

Further updates will follow as more information becomes available.