A major London road has been closed in both directions, and an investigation has been launched after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle late Monday evening and died at the scene.

Following reports of a serious life-changing collision just before 11 p.m. on Wandsworth Road in South West London, emergency services were called.

A large number of police ambulances as well as the London air ambulance were all dispatched to the scene.

Several local bus routes have been diverted while the investigation is carried out by a collision scene specialist from the Met Catford garage.

Drivers are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes while the closure is in effect and will last for several hours.

A Spokesman for the Metropolitan Police a said:

Police were called by the London Ambulance Service at 10.49pm on Monday, 20 March to Wandsworth Road SW8 following reports of a road traffic collision involving a car and a pedestrian.

A man, aged in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

The driver of the car did not stop at the scene. Urgent enquiries to trace it are ongoing.

Road closures and a crime scene are in place.

Anyone with information, witnesses or drivers with dash cam footage are asked to call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 020 8285 1574 ref CAD 7741/20 Mar.

Alternatively, call 101 quoting CAD 7741/20MAY23