Pedestrian hospitalised after Brentford High Street van collision
Brentford High Street closed for nearly six hours following incident on September 30.
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A person was taken to a major trauma centre after being struck by a van on Brentford High Street. The incident occurred on the morning of Wednesday, September 30, outside a Lidl supermarket.
Emergency response and road closure
Brentford High Street closed after crash near Lidl
Emergency services attended the scene on the busy west London thoroughfare following the incident.
The London Ambulance Service received a call at 10:31 am regarding the collision. An ambulance crew attended the scene and provided treatment to the pedestrian before transporting them to a major trauma centre. The Metropolitan Police have been contacted for comment regarding the incident.
Following the collision, Brentford High Street was closed in both directions. The closure extended between Half Acre (A3002) and Alexandra Road, remaining in place for almost six hours to allow for investigation work. A cordon was reportedly established on the affected stretch of road.
Questions this report answers
+When did the incident on Brentford High Street occur?
The collision involving a pedestrian and a van took place on the morning of Wednesday, September 30. The London Ambulance Service was called to the scene at 10:31 am.
+What happened to the pedestrian involved?
The pedestrian was treated at the scene by the London Ambulance Service and subsequently taken to a major trauma centre for further care.
+How long was Brentford High Street closed for?
Brentford High Street remained closed for nearly six hours following the incident. The closure was in effect to allow for crash investigation work by emergency services.
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