Boy injured in Thornton Heath crash taken to hospital
Emergency services including London's Air Ambulance attended the collision at the junction of Colliers Water Lane and London Road.
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A boy has been taken to a major trauma centre after sustaining injuries in a crash in Thornton Heath. Paramedics were first alerted to the incident at the junction of Colliers Water Lane and London Road shortly before 7am on September 28. Ambulance crews, an incident response officer, and a clinical team manager were dispatched. London's Air Ambulance also attended the scene.
Following the collision, the A23 London Road was closed in both directions while emergency services managed the situation. The closure led to diversions for bus routes 60 and 190.
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+Where did the crash happen?
The crash occurred at the junction of Colliers Water Lane and London Road in Thornton Heath. This is the location where emergency services attended and treated the injured boy.
+What was the impact on traffic?
The A23 London Road was closed in both directions due to the incident. This closure caused diversions for bus services, specifically routes 60 and 190.
+Who responded to the incident?
Paramedics, an incident response officer, a clinical team manager, and London's Air Ambulance were dispatched to the scene. They treated the boy who was subsequently taken to hospital.
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