Emergency services were called to a serious incident along Carshalton Road near the junction with Woodmansterne Lane and Croydon Road this evening. The scene was heavily attended by six police cars, four fire engines, and four ambulances, following reports of a teenager trapped under a fallen tree.
The incident caused significant road closures and traffic disruption in the area as police worked to secure the scene. Witnesses reported seeing distressed individuals, including several young girls, running from the direction of The Pastures, a nearby traveller site.
Drivers are advised to avoid the area as emergency services continue their response. This story is developing, and updates will follow as more information becomes available.
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We await an update from the Met Police and the London Ambulance Service.
