London lorry horror: Truck hits multiple cars and house in Kidbrooke - one dead
A MAN has died and several others are injured after a lorry crashed into a building this morning.
Kidbrooke: Air ambulance leaves the scene following incident
The incident in Kidbrooke, London, took place at around 8.05am this morning. A man has died and a boy, 11, has been seriously injured. A Met Police spokesperson said: "Police were called at approximately 08:05hrs on Monday, 14 September to Broad Walk, Kidbrooke, SE3 by London Ambulance Service to a road traffic collision involving multiple vehicles and a building.
"At this time, we are aware of a number of people being injured.
"One man has been declared dead at the scene. Work is ongoing to trace his next of kin.
"An 11-year-old child was taken to hospital. Their condition has been assessed as life-threatening.
"Two males have been taken to hospital; we await an update on their conditions."
The London Fire Brigade said firefighters from five different stations were in attendance.
Station Commander Nathan Hobson said: “It was a challenging incident and it appears that a lorry collided with two cars and crashed into a house.
"Specialist Urban Search and Rescue crews attended the scene."
Officials confirmed the unnamed male driver died at the scene.
Photos show huge damage to the lorry, which appears to have crashed into a number of cars before hitting the building.
Road closures remain in place. An investigation is underway.