A motorcyclist has died this morning after a crash on the Purley Way.
The road was closed between Purley Way and Waddon Road due to a collision at around 8.15am.
A23 Purley Way / Waddon Rd - Road is CLOSED northbound due to a collision. Seek alternative route. pic.twitter.com/Swc4LuLWKN
— TfL Traffic News (@TfLTrafficNews) October 17, 2017
A police spokesman said a man in his 40s was pronounced dead at the scene.
The spokesman said: "London Ambulance Service called police at approximately 8.15am today (October 17).
"Enquiries are still underway to trace next of kin. Formal identification awaits. The driver of the van stopped at the scene and is assisting officers with enquiries.
"No arrests have been made and enquiries continue. Roads and Transport Policing Command are investigating."
Road closures are in place on the A23 between Purley Way, junction with Waddon Road and Dury Crescent. Police advise to avoid the area and seek alternative routes.
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