A woman in her 40s is fighting for her life after a crash in West Norwood.

The incident between a pedestrian and a van happened in Norwood Road at 3pm yesterday (February 14).

Officers and London Ambulance Service crews were called to the scene.  

The pedestrian, a woman, was found with a head injury and taken to hospital.

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Her injuries are currently believed to be life-threatening. 

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The driver of the van stopped at the scene.

Police enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to call 101 and quote reference CAD 4303/14Feb.

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called at 15:01hrs on Tuesday, 14 February to reports of a collision involving a van and a pedestrian at Norwood Road, SE27.  

“Officers and paramedics from the London Ambulance Service attended.

The pedestrian, a woman aged in her 40s, was taken to hospital with a head injury. Her injuries are currently believed to be life-threatening. 

“The driver of the van stopped at the scene.

“Enquiries are ongoing to establish what happened. Any witnesses are asked to call 101 quoting CAD 4303/14Feb.”