A person has been injured in a hit-and-run incident on the A206 Beresford Street in Woolwich, prompting a full road closure and widespread disruption in the area.
A diversion is in place for local bus routes, affecting services in and around Woolwich. Transport for London has advised passengers to expect delays and to seek alternative routes where possible.
The area has been cordoned off while police carry out their investigation. No arrests have been confirmed at this stage.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has dash cam footage from the area at the time of the collision is urged to contact the Metropolitan Police via 101, quoting the location and time of the incident.
Further updates will follow as more information becomes available.
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