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Cyclist hospitalised with head injury after Kennington Park Road crash

Emergency services attended the scene on Kennington Park Road following a collision involving a cyclist.

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A cyclist was taken to hospital with a head injury following a collision on Kennington Park Road in Lambeth. The incident occurred at approximately 5.50pm on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Emergency services attended the scene, and a section of the road was temporarily closed.

Emergency Response

The London Ambulance Service confirmed they were called to the location at 5.50pm to reports of a road traffic collision. An ambulance crew was dispatched, and a man was treated for a head injury at the scene before being transported to hospital. MyLondon understands the cyclist was riding a rented e-bike at the time of the crash. The Metropolitan Police did not provide further details regarding the incident.

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01When did the crash on Kennington Park Road happen?

The collision involving a cyclist occurred at approximately 5.50pm on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after.

02What injuries did the cyclist sustain?

The cyclist was taken to hospital with a head injury. The London Ambulance Service provided treatment at the scene before the individual was transported.

03Was the road closed?

Yes, part of Kennington Park Road was temporarily closed while emergency services vehicles attended the scene of the collision.

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