A man was treated at the scene for a head injury following a road traffic collision in Carshalton, south London, on the morning of October 23. The London Ambulance Service dispatched multiple resources to the incident, and the patient was subsequently taken to a local hospital.
Collision at Staplehurst Road and Banstead Road
Paramedics were called at 11:05am to the junction of Staplehurst Road and Banstead Road in Carshalton, SM5. The London Ambulance Service sent an ambulance crew, a paramedic in a fast response car, an incident response officer, and an advanced paramedic to the scene.
A spokesperson for the London Ambulance Service confirmed: “We were called at 11:05am today (23 October) to reports of a road traffic collision on the junction of Staplehurst Road and Banstead Road, Carshalton, SM5.”
Patient Treated and Taken to Hospital
The patient, a male, was treated at the scene for a head injury. According to the spokesperson, “We treated a patient at the scene for a head injury before taking him to a local hospital.” The exact nature of the collision and the patient's current condition have not been disclosed.
Traffic Disruption and Diversions
The crash caused significant traffic disruption in the area. Banstead Road was closed between Crossways and Prior Avenue, and Staplehurst Road was also shut. Bus route S3 was diverted while the incident remained ongoing. Commuters were advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes.
The London Ambulance Service has not released further details about the incident, and the road closures were lifted once the scene was cleared. The investigation into the cause of the collision is ongoing, and authorities have urged witnesses to come forward.
