Emergency services responded to a medical emergency on Plumstead Common Road, SE18, this afternoon, where a woman was treated at the scene and rushed to the hospital as a priority.
Emergency Response
The London Ambulance Service (LAS) received a call at 2:24 p.m. today (Tuesday, 26 November) regarding the incident. Multiple resources were dispatched to the scene, including ambulance crews, a paramedic in a fast response car, and members of the Hazardous Area Response Team (HART).
According to an LAS spokesperson:
“The first of our crews arrived in three minutes. Our crews treated a woman at the scene before taking her to hospital as a priority.”
Current Situation
The condition of the woman has not been disclosed, and the nature of the medical incident remains unclear. Emergency responders have confirmed that swift response and transport were necessary to ensure her safety.
Local Impact
The incident briefly caused disruption on Plumstead Common Road, with emergency vehicles stationed in the area. Residents and passersby expressed concern but commended the efficiency of the medical team.
Further updates may follow as more information becomes available.
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