A man has been killed in a serious accident on the B275, Warham Road in Croydon.

The road is closed both ways after the crash, near Croydon Bowling Club.

A police spokesman said: "Police were called by London Ambulance Service at 17.11hrs on Monday, 22 January to Warham Road, South Croydon CR2 to reports of a road traffic collision involving a car and a pedestrian.

"Officers attended. Despite efforts to resuscitate the male pedestrian, he was pronounced dead at the scene at 18.04hrs.

"Efforts to trace next of kin are ongoing. A post mortem will be held in due course.

"The driver of the car stopped at the scene. No arrest; enquiries continue.

"The Roads and Transport Policing Command will investigate.

"Road closures are in place.

If you witnessed the collision or have any information that might assist police, call 101 or Tweet @MetCC.