A man has been taken to hospital after a crash which caused a van to overturn in Orpington.

Police were called to the crash between a car and the van in Crescent Drive at around 9.05pm on Saturday evening.

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The van had overturned, and pictures show the front of the car completely smashed up.

A man was taken to a south London hospital for treatment.

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His injuries aren't believed to be life threatening.

London's Metropolitan Special Constabulary has said this is a "sobering reminder to stay alert and within the speed limit".

Police say enquiries continue.

A Met Police spokesperson said: "Police were called at 21:06hrs on Saturday, 12 February to reports of a collision involving two vehicles on Crescent Drive in Orpington.

"Emergency services attended and found one of the vehicles overturned.

"A man was taken to a south London hospital for treatment; his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

"Enquiries continue."

London MPS Specials tweeted: "A sobering reminder to stay alert and within the #speed limit.

"Thankfully, relatively minor physical injuries, but mental injuries of traumatic events can last a lifetime.

"Thanks to specialist MSC Roads Policing from #SouthRPT and @MPSBromley for assisting."

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