A collision in Rotherhithe today (April 9) has resulted in one person being taken to a major trauma hospital for treatment.

Emergency services swiftly responded to the crash, which occurred on Rotherhithe Old Road at 12:26 pm. Ambulances, fast response cars, and a trauma team were dispatched to the scene, with the first paramedic arriving within a mere four minutes.

Upon arrival, medical personnel provided immediate assistance to the injured individual. Following on-site treatment, the patient was carefully transported to a major trauma centre for further care. As a precautionary measure, the road was temporarily closed to facilitate the safe clearance of the scene.

While details regarding the incident remain limited, efforts are underway to gather more information. Metropolitan Police has been approached for additional details of the crash.

A spokesperson for the London Ambulance Service provided insights into the emergency response, stating, “We were called at 12:26 this afternoon (April 9) to reports of a road traffic collision on the Rotherhithe Old Road. We dispatched resources to the scene including ambulance crews and a paramedic in a fast-response car. We also sent a trauma team from London’s Air Ambulance. Our first paramedic was on the scene in approximately four minutes.

The spokesperson further added, “We treated a patient at the scene and took them to a major trauma centre.”