Cyclist fighting for his life in hospital after crash with lorry in Erith

The incident happened in Northend Road near the A206 shortly before 10.15am today (September 30). Officers from the Metropolitan Police were also dispatched in response alongside London's Air Ambulance. At the scene, it was confirmed that a cyclist and lorry had crashed on the road near to the junction with Colyers Lane.

The cyclist, a man, was found suffering injuries and was rushed to hospital by road. His condition has been confirmed as life-threatening and there have been no arrests. A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: "Police were called at 10.13hrs on Tuesday, 30 September to reports of a collision between a cyclist and a lorry on North End Road, Erith.

READ MORE: LIVE updates as busy road cordoned off after crash in Erith[1] "The cyclist, a man, was taken to hospital in a life-threatening condition. "The lorry driver stopped at the scene and no arrests have been made and road closures remain in place."

Anyone with information that could help police should call 101, quoting reference CAD2083/30Sep.

References

1. ^ LIVE updates as busy road cordoned off after crash in Erith (eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com)