Croydon Road Shut After Car Flips in High-Speed Crash
Croydon Road near Beckenham Beacon is completely closed both ways tonight following a serious crash involving a speeding car. The incident struck just before 10pm on Wednesday, 7th May 2025.
Driver Flees After Horrific Flip
Eyewitnesses say the car flipped over during the incident, leaving wreckage blocking the road. Shockingly, the driver reportedly fled the scene on foot before emergency services arrived.
Police Hunt Driver Amid Major Traffic Chaos
Police have launched a search for the suspect and set up a large cordon around the crash site. All buses and traffic are being diverted, causing widespread disruption in the area.
Locals See Shocking Scenes
“Speeding car has flipped over and the driver seemed to have run off as the police were looking for them,” a witness told social media.
So far, there are no reports of injuries to other road users. Motorists are urged to avoid Croydon Road and find alternative routes while investigations and recovery work continue.
