Four hospitalised after A3, New Malden, collision

Four hospitalised after A3 collision
Four hospitalised after A3 collision
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Four people have been hospitalised after a car crash in New Malden this afternoon.

Emergency services rushed to the scene after a lorry collided with a car on the A3 northbound, towards New Malden, at about 2.15pm.

Two fire engines and a specialist vehicle with cutting equipment were despatched from Surbiton and New Malden fire stations.

It is understood the road remains closed after the incident, causing traffic problems in the area.

A spokeswoman from London Fire Brigade confirmed four people had been injured but none of them were trapped inside their vehicles.

The incident has caused traffic problems around the New Malden section of the A3, causing delays for commuters before the evening rush hour.

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