Young boy in critical condition after collision with bus in West Norwood

Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a collision which has left a young boy critically injured in West Norwood.

Officers were called at around 8.15am today (Tuesday) after receiving reports of a collision involving a bus and a pedestrian in Norwood Road.

London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance also attended and the pedestrian, an 11-year-old boy, was taken to hospital – he remains there in a critical condition. His next of kin have been informed.

The driver of the bus stopped at scene and is assisting police with their enquiries – no arrests.

Any witnesses or drivers with dash cam footage who could assist the investigation are asked to call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 020 8285 1574.

Alternatively, please call 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting CAD1307/04OCT.

Pictured top: The stretch of Norwood Road reportedly closed off earlier today (Picture: Google Street View)