Emergency Services Race to Scene The London Ambulance Service were alerted at 5.47pm on...

Published: 9:33 pm January 13, 2026
Updated: 8:42 am February 5, 2026
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Emergency Services Race to Scene

The London Ambulance Service were alerted at 5.47pm on 13 January to a serious road traffic collision on Canadian Avenue, Catford.

A spokesperson confirmed crews rushed to help, deploying an ambulance team, paramedics in rapid response cars, and an incident officer.

Trauma Team Called In

London’s Air Ambulance also sent a trauma team in a fast-response vehicle to the scene, underscoring the crash’s severity.

Heartbreaking Outcome

“Very sadly, despite the best efforts of our crews, a person was pronounced dead at the scene.”

Emergency workers battled to save the victim, but the tragic loss was confirmed at the location.

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