The Met Police rushed to New Kent Road, Southwark, just after 8.30am this Saturday following...
Published: 11:51 am January 17, 2026
Updated: 4:40 pm February 15, 2026
Five injured after three-car crash on major road in south east London

The Met Police rushed to New Kent Road, Southwark, just after 8.30am this Saturday following a nasty three-car crash.

Injured Men Treated at the Scene

Officers arrived to find five men needing medical attention. Fortunately, none of their injuries are life-threatening or expected to cause lasting damage.

Police Seek Witnesses

The Met urged anyone who saw the collision to come forward. Call 101 and quote reference 1741/17Jan to help with the investigation.

“At 08:34hrs on Saturday, 17 January, police were called to reports of a road traffic collision between three cars on New Kent Road, Southwark,” said a Met spokesperson.

“Officers attended the scene where five men were treated for injuries which were neither life-threatening nor life-changing.

“Anyone with information that may assist police is asked to call 101 quoting 1741/17Jan.”

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