South Lambeth Road crash: Man in critical condition

Urgent appeal launched after crash in Lambeth leaves man in critical condition <i>(Image: Google)</i>
Urgent appeal launched after crash in Lambeth leaves man in critical condition (Image: Google)
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A man has been taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition after a crash between a bus and pedestrian in Lambeth.

Police are appealing for witnesses and CCTV footage after the crash involved a single decker bus and a male pedestrian.

The incident happened just before 12.30pm on Saturday (October 26) on South Lambeth Road with the junction with Lansdowne Way, SW8.

Emergency services attended and provided first aid.

The man – no further details - was taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition.

Work is ongoing to establish the man’s identity and anyone who can help with this is asked to contact police.

The driver of the bus who stopped at the scene was not arrested – they are assisting police with the investigation.

Road closures were put in place while the scene was dealt with – these have now been lifted.

Anyone who witnessed this incident or has information or footage should call police on 101 or post on X @MetCC quoting 3281/26OCT24.

Alternatively contact the witness line on 020 8284 5723.

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: "Detectives investigating a serious road traffic incident in Stockwell are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage to come forward.

"Police were called by London Ambulance Service (LAS) at 12:26hrs on Saturday, 26 October to reports of a collision involving a single decker bus and a male pedestrian on South Lambeth Road with the junction with Lansdowne Way, SW8.

"Emergency services attended and provided first aid. The man – no further details - was taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition

"Work is ongoing to establish the man’s identity and anyone who can assist with this is asked to contact police.

"The driver of the bus who stopped at the scene was not arrested – they are assisting police with the investigation.

"Road closures were put in place while the scene was dealt with – these have now been lifted."

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