A 69-year-old woman is in critical condition after being hit by a car in South Harrow early this morning (Saturday, 21 June).
The incident happened just after 6am on Eastcote Lane, near the junction with Field End Road. Emergency services rushed to the scene and the road was closed in both directions for several hours. It reopened at around 4pm.
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called today (Sat 21) to reports of a traffic collision in Eastcote Lane, Harrow, HA2.
“We sent resources including ambulance crews, an incident response officer and London’s air ambulance.
“We treated a woman at the scene before taking her to a London major trauma centre.”
Police have confirmed the pedestrian suffered serious injuries and remains in hospital. The driver of the car stopped at the scene and is assisting officers with their enquiries. No arrests have been made.
A spokesperson for the Met Police said: “On Saturday, 21 June, just after 06:00hrs, a car and pedestrian were involved in a collision on Eastcote Lane. The pedestrian, a 69-year-old woman, suffered serious injuries and remains in hospital in a critical condition.
“The driver of the car stopped at the scene and is helping police with their enquiries, which are ongoing. No arrests have been made.”
Detectives from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit are asking anyone who saw what happened, or who has dash cam footage of the collision or moments leading up to it, to come forward.
Anyone with information should call 101 or the witness line on 020 8246 9820 quoting reference 1569/21JUN. To stay anonymous, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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