Police and paramedics are at the scene of a serious road traffic collision in Brighton Road, South Croydon, this afternoon.
The incident, which happened shortly after 5pm, is understood to have involved a pedestrian and a van, though this has not yet been officially confirmed.
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Emergency services were called to the scene and the road has been closed in both directions between Warham Road and Aberdeen Road.

This is a developing story and updates will follow as soon as they become available.