Emergency services were called to Croydon Road in Bromley today following a collision between a van and a car. The incident occurred at around 12:20 pm, leading to temporary road closures and a swift response from police and paramedics.

Incident Details

The Metropolitan Police reported that they were alerted to the crash involving a van and a car on Croydon Road, near the junction with Prestons Road, at approximately 12:20 pm. Officers and emergency services arrived promptly at the scene.

A person was treated at the scene, and the road has since reopened,” said a spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police.

Emergency Response

The London Ambulance Service was also quick to respond. We were called at 12:23 pm to reports of a road traffic collision at the junction of Croydon Road and Prestons Road, West Wickham,” stated a spokesperson for the service.

We sent an ambulance crew and a clinical team manager to the scene. We treated a patient at the scene and took them to hospital. We assessed another person before discharging them at the scene.”

Road Reopened

Following the emergency response, Croydon Road has been reopened to traffic. The swift actions of the emergency services ensured that the road was cleared and safe for use shortly after the incident.

Ongoing Investigations

While the immediate danger has been mitigated and the road reopened, investigations into the cause of the collision are ongoing. Authorities have not released further details about the individuals involved or the extent of any injuries sustained.