Man dies and others hospitalised as motorcyclist ploughs into pedestrians

19 February 2023 , 22:42

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A male died at the scene in the accident, police confirmed (Image: Jamie Lashmar / Story Picture Agency)

One person has died after a motorcycle ploughed into a group of pedestrians in London.

Police were called at approximately 7.30pm to reports of a motorcycle colliding with the people in Plumstead Road.

A spokesman confirmed one male was declared dead at the scene while several others were taken to hospital.

The Metropolitan Police said in a statement: "Police were called at approximately 19:30hrs on Sunday, 19 February to reports of a motorcycle in collision with a group of pedestrians in Plumstead Road, near the junction with Lenton Street, SE18.

It is currently unknown how old the person was who was killed (Jamie Lashmar / Story Picture Agency)

“Officers, London Ambulance Service and the Air Ambulance all attended the scene.

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“Four people – a motorcycle rider and three pedestrians - were involved. Despite the best efforts of the emergency services one of the pedestrians – a male (no further details) died at the scene.

“The other three people have been taken to hospital for treatment; condition awaits.

Police at the scene on Monday morning (Jamie Lashmar / Story Picture Agency)

“A large amount of road closures remain in place and enquiries into the circumstances continue.”

Video shared on social media showed several emergency vehicles at the scene of the accident earlier this evening.

Another person reported seeing the air ambulance overhead.

Benjamin Lynch