Tag Archives: Road Traffic Collisions

Police issue witness appeal after car crash in South Croydon

The police have issued an appeal for witnesses to an incident last Monday night in South Croydon which has left a pedestrian with a serious head injury. Police were called shortly after 9pm on January 5 to reports of a … Continue reading

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Official: Croydon’s roads continue to become more dangerous

Transport correspondent JEREMY CLACKSON on the shocking increases in road collisions – and deaths – in Croydon, as safety improves elsewhere around the country Croydon has achieved the dubious distinction of having the second-biggest increase in road casualties across London … Continue reading

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Croydon is smashing it for hit-and-runs by dangerous drivers

Croydon is among the worst boroughs for dangerous drivers and reckless hit-and-run incidents, according to a report published by a London Assembly Member. In 2021 (the last year for which official figures are available) there were 316 casualties of hit-and-runs … Continue reading

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Official: More car crashes in Croydon than anywhere in London

Data shows nine fatalities and 350 injuries at London Fire Brigade call-outs to crashes on the roads of the capital last winter Croydon is London’s most dangerous borough for road traffic collisions. That’s according to official figures from the London … Continue reading

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