One person has died after two cars and a lorry crashed in a busy Pratts Bottom road.
The vehicles and lorry collided in Sevenoaks Road just before 12pm today (December 8).
One person was treated for injuries at the scene but was pronounced dead at 12.50pm.
Met Police have yet to release further details about the victim.
No-one else was seriously injured.
London’s Air Ambulance, London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade also attended.
Sevenoaks Road, the A21, will remain fully closed overnight between Rushmore Hill roundabout and the Green Street Green roundabout with motorists advised to avoid the area while a full investigation is carried out.
Local police officers have tweeted about the crash.
Serious road traffic incident A21 between Green Street Green and Pratts Bottom - emergency response on way avoid area roads being closed
— PS Lance Chenery (@MPSBigginHill) December 8, 2015
Serious RTC on A21 between J/W Rushmore Hill and Cudham Lane North. Avoid area if possible and expect delays.
— PS Paul Law (@MPSChelsfield) December 8, 2015
Lorry and HGV drivers are advised to use the A20 as the surrounding side roads are not suitable for heavy vehicles.
All motorists, especially HGV drivers, are advised to avoid exiting the M25 at junction 4 and to use junction 3, the A20, if possible.
More to follow.
Did you see what happened? Call the news desk on 07787273806 or email harriet.collier@london.newsquest.co.uk.
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