Welling Horror Crash: Man Hospitalised with Life-Changing Injuries
A man in his 40s was rushed to hospital with potentially life-changing arm injuries after a collision with a car in Welling this morning.
Serious Crash on Central Avenue
Emergency services scrambled to Central Avenue at around 8:46am on Saturday, March 29, following reports of a crash involving a pedestrian and a vehicle. Officers from the Metropolitan Police and London Ambulance Service attended the scene swiftly.
The injured pedestrian, aged 46, was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital. His exact condition remains unknown.
Road Closures and Bus Disruptions
Central Avenue remains closed as police investigate the shocking incident. Authorities warn that the road will be shut for several hours, urging drivers to find alternate routes.
Public transport has also been hit, with the 51 bus route diverted between Bellegrove Road and Edison Road via Wickham Street, causing delays for commuters.
Police Appeal for Witnesses
“At 08:46hrs on Saturday, 29 March, police were called to a road traffic collision in Central Avenue, Welling, involving a car and a pedestrian. Officers attended with the London Ambulance Service. The pedestrian, a 46-year-old man, was taken to hospital with a potentially life-changing arm injury. The road remains closed while officers investigate the incident.”
Police are urging anyone who saw the crash or has dashcam footage to come forward. Witnesses can contact the Metropolitan Police on 101, quoting reference CAD 1196/29MAR25.
Locals are advised to steer clear of the area and follow posted diversions. More updates will emerge as the investigation unfolds.
