A driver is in a critical condition in hospital after a serious crash in South...

Published: 4:19 am November 8, 2021
Updated: 6:29 am October 8, 2025
Driver In Critical Condition After Car Leaves The Road  Crashing  Into Tree In South Norwood

A driver is in a critical condition in hospital after a serious crash in South Norwood

Emergency services were called to Beulah Hill near to Carlton court, in South East London at around 3am on Monday.

One shocked neighbour who raised the alarm said it was like a bomb going off I was woken from my bed and called the emergency services The person didn’t look too good.

The car had left the road and collided with a tree. It was first reported that the car was on fire.

Driver In Critical Condition After Car Leaves The Road  Crashing  Into Tree In South Norwood

The driver of the car suffered serious injuries and was treated by doctors from the London air ambulance

They remain in critical condition

The road has been closed in both directions whilst investigations continued. 

 

Driver In Critical Condition After Car Leaves The Road  Crashing  Into Tree In South Norwood

Officers from the Met Police are appealing for witnesses to the crash to come forward.

The Met police have been approached for further comment.

Officers at the scene  said: “Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to call us on 101 and leave their details .”

More to follow 

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