A fatal crash has rocked East Peckham on the A228 Boyle Way, claiming the lives of a child and a man. A woman remains in critical condition after the shocking collision involving a pony and trap and a DAF tipper truck.
Man Arrested After Deadly Crash
The incident occurred shortly before 6.30 pm yesterday, triggering a massive emergency response. Police confirmed a white DAF tipper truck was travelling northbound between Branbridges Road and Hale Street when it collided with a pony and trap moving in the same direction. Emergency services rushed to the scene where a man in his 30s, who was in the trap, was pronounced dead on arrival. Tragically, a young girl also riding in the trap later died at the hospital. A woman, seriously injured in the crash, remains in a critical condition.
“The young girl was confirmed deceased at the hospital and the woman remains in a critical condition,” said a police spokesperson.
Emergency Response and Investigation Underway
- Police, fire crews, and paramedics responded swiftly to the crash scene.
- Two air ambulances landed nearby to rush injured victims to the hospital.
- The pony, tragically, also died at the scene.
- The 29-year-old driver of the tipper truck from Kent has been arrested and taken into custody.
Police Appeal for Witnesses and Dashcam Footage
Officers are urgently appealing for anyone who saw the tipper truck or the pony and trap before the collision to come forward. Witnesses with dashcam footage are especially encouraged to help with the investigation. To assist, call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 01622 798538, quoting reference BN/JG/027/26, or email [email protected]. Dashcam footage can also be uploaded 1.
