A man was injured when his car crashed into a bollard and overturned in New Cross, this morning.

Emergency services were called at around 6.20am to reports of a collision on New Cross Road at the junction of Hatcham Park Road.

Paramedics treated the man at the scene before taking him to Kings College Hospital.

The road was blocked for around two and a half hours following the crash with drivers queuing back to Old Kent Road.

Motorists caught up in the delays posted pictures of the overturned vehicle and queuing traffic on Twitter.

Alongside a photo of the crash, DJ Just Geo said: "If you're late for work maybe don't drive through New Cross today."

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Photo: @JustGeoUK

Adam Whitnall (@AdWhitnall), who also posted a picture of the aftermath, wrote: "Late for work. Drive carefully."

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Photo: Adam Whitnall

Another, Chris (@TSFChris), who posted a photograph of traffic queuing along Old Kent Road, wrote: "Old Kent Road blocked towards New Cross due to overturned car outside Five Bells pub."

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A Met Police spokesman said only one car was involved.

London Fire Brigade also attended and made the scene safe.

London Ambulance Service sent a responder by car and ambulance crew.