Just before six this morning (April 23), a car and a van were involved in an accident on Kidbrooke Park Road.

When officers arrived on the site, they discovered two drivers suffering from minor wounds.

One man was detained on suspicion of drinking and driving; further information was not provided.

After the encounter, he was transported to a police station in east London.

Inquiries by the police are underway.

Kidbrooke Park Road was blocked down while the situation was handled, however, it is now open again.

Police were called to Kidbrooke Park Road, SE3 at 05:49 on Sunday, April 23, following reports of a collision involving a van and a car, according to a Metropolitan Police spokesperson.

The crash resulted in minor injuries for both drivers.

“One male, no more information, was detained in connection with the event on suspicion of driving under the influence.

He was transported to a police station in East London, where he is still today.

“Investigations are ongoing.

Kidbrooke Park Road was shut down for traffic while cops dealt with the incident. It’s now open again.