A man has sustained injuries following a car crash into a building on Brookdale Road, Catford, earlier today, April 8, at approximately 10.40 am. The incident prompted an immediate response from emergency services, including the Metropolitan Police, London Ambulance Service, and London Fire Brigade crews, who rushed to the scene to assess the situation and provide necessary assistance.

Upon arrival, the emergency teams found one man injured as a result of the crash. He was promptly treated at the scene, and according to the London Ambulance Service, his injuries are not considered life-threatening. The swift action of the responding units ensured the man received prompt medical attention, mitigating the potential for more severe outcomes.

The area surrounding the incident on Brookdale Road was temporarily closed to traffic to allow emergency services to safely manage the situation. However, the road closures have since been lifted, restoring normal traffic flow in the area.

The Metropolitan Police have initiated an investigation to unravel the circumstances leading to the car colliding with the building. While the exact cause of the crash remains under investigation, police are appealing to witnesses and anyone with information about the incident to come forward to assist with their enquiries.

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police commented on the incident, stating, “Police were called at about 10.40 am on Monday, 8 April, to reports of a car that had collided with a building on Brookdale Road, SE6. Officers attended alongside colleagues from the London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade. One man received injuries and is receiving treatment. The injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. Enquiries around the circumstances continue.”