One of Croydon’s busiest roads was brought to a standstill on Saturday after a serious two-car collision forced police to close a mile-long stretch of the A23 Purley Way for much of the morning and into the afternoon.
The crash, involving a Toyota Auris and a Lexus LC 500, happened just after 8.30am near the junction with Trojan Way, causing widespread disruption.
Serious Injuries Reported
Both drivers were taken to hospital following the collision. A man in his 50s suffered critical injuries and remains in hospital, while the driver of the Lexus, a man in his 40s, is believed to have sustained injuries that are not life-threatening.
Emergency services, including the Metropolitan Police, London Fire Brigade, and London Ambulance Service, responded swiftly. The roof of the Toyota Auris had to be cut off by firefighters to free the trapped occupant, and the airbag in the Lexus had deployed.
A Met Police spokesperson said:
Appeal for Witnesses
Police are urging any witnesses or those with dashcam footage of the crash to come forward. Anyone with information should call 101, quoting reference CAD 1807/26APR25.
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