Pictures from the scene of a crash in Orpington show a major emergency services presence.
A moped rider was found injured after a crash with a car in Sevenoaks Way at 3.30pm yesterday (October 9).
Officers and London Ambulance Service crews were called to the scene.
Orpington crash (Image: Contributor)
FULL STORY: Sevenoaks Way Orpington car crash: Moped rider dies
The rider, a man in his early 20s, was pronounced dead shortly after.
Pictures from the scene show a major police presence following the crash.
A blue forensic tent can also be seen erected at the scene.
Orpington crash (Image: Contributor)
Sevenoaks Way was closed as the incident was dealt with but it has since reopened.
A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “Officers were called at 15:32hrs on Monday, 9 October to Sevenoaks Way, St Paul's Cray, Bromley.
“A moped rider was reported to have been involved in a collision with a car.
“Emergency services attended.
“Despite the efforts of emergency services, the moped rider, a man believed to be in his early 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
“Local road closures are in place while emergency services deal.
“Enquiries continue.”
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