Police Officer Seriously Injured in Bexleyheath Crash
A London police officer has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle during a dramatic incident in Bexleyheath. Emergency services swarmed Erith Road on Thursday following the shocking collision.
Chaos on Erith Road: Officer Hit During Foot Chase
The drama unfolded just before noon as officers responded to concerns about a woman’s safety on Mayplace Road West. Police pursued a suspect on foot when one officer was hit by a car unrelated to the original incident.
Paramedics from the London Ambulance Service treated the injured officer at the scene before rushing him to a major trauma centre for urgent medical care.
“We were called at 12:15pm to reports of a road traffic collision on Erith Road. We sent an ambulance crew, an incident response officer and a paramedic from our tactical response unit. We treated a patient at the scene and took them to a major trauma centre as a priority,” a London Ambulance Service spokesperson confirmed.
Road Closures and Arrest Made
Police have closed off a section of Erith Road in both directions, blocking access for pedestrians and drivers. Motorists are urged to find alternative routes as investigations continue.
A Met Police spokesman added: “A police officer has been taken to hospital following a collision in Bexleyheath this afternoon.”
Meanwhile, a man has been arrested at the scene on suspicion of domestic common assault linked to the original call-out.
Investigation Ongoing as Community Holds Breath
Authorities have yet to release the full extent of the officer’s injuries or explain how the collision occurred during the pursuit. The Metropolitan Police and London Ambulance Service have been contacted for further updates.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, raising urgent questions about officer safety during risky foot chases.
Stay tuned for the latest updates on this developing story.
