Police appeal as woman, 25, fights for life after collision with lorry in Blackheath

Detectives are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage
The crash was on Shooters Hill in Blackheath
Transport for London (TfL)
John Dunne @jhdunne10 November 2023
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A pedestrian remains in hospital fighting for her life after she was hit by a lorry in south-east London.

Police and paramedics were scrambled to Shooters Hill Road in Blackheath at 7.25am on Wednesday.

The critically injured woman, 25, was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital where she is fighting for her life.

The driver of the truck stopped at the scene and no arrests have been made.

Detectives from the Met's Serious Collision Investigation Unit area appealing for any witnesses or drivers with dash cam footage to come forward.

A police statement said: "Police were called at 07:25hrs on Wednesday, 8 November to reports of a collision involving a lorry and a pedestrian on A2 Shooters Hill Road, near the junction with Duke Humphrey Road.

"Officers attended along with paramedics from the London Ambulance Service.

"The pedestrian, a 25-year-old woman, was taken to hospital where she remains in a life-threatening condition. Her family have been informed and continue to be supported by officers.

"The driver of the lorry stopped at the scene. There have been no arrests."

Anyone who can assist the investigation is asked to call 101 quoting CAD 1075/08Nov.

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