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Emergency services including an air ambulance, paramedics, and Metropolitan Police have responded to a serious incident in Erith Park this afternoon.
The incident occurred near Erith High Street, with eyewitnesses reporting that a person was receiving emergency treatment in the street and later seen being placed on a stretcher.
Multiple Emergency Scenes
Residents on social media described intense emergency activity, with police tape cordoning off parts of the road near King David Nursery, close to The Running Horse pub.
Unconfirmed reports suggest that someone may have fallen from a window in a nearby block of flats, possibly linking the air ambulance response to a broken first-floor window spotted by witnesses.
Resident Reaction
One local, Shelly Hitchcock, wrote:
“They are operating on the person in the street – let’s hope they pull through 🙏.”
Another anonymous user commented:
“Sounds like someone fell from the window. Hopefully they pull through.”
Police Presence Ongoing
A large police presence remains in place, and roads near the scene have been cordoned off. Buses passing through the area have reported delays due to the emergency response.
The condition of the injured person has not yet been officially confirmed.
We will provide further updates as more information becomes available.
