Elderly man seriously injured in Biggin Hill van collision
A man in his 70s was taken to hospital with serious injuries following a collision involving a van on August 28.
Incident → evidence → outcomeA man in his 70s has been hospitalised with serious injuries following a collision with a van in Biggin Hill. The incident took place at approximately 4pm on Friday, August 28.
Officers from the Metropolitan Police and the London Ambulance Service were dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, they found an elderly man, believed to be in his 70s, with significant injuries. He was taken to hospital for treatment. His current condition is not yet known.
Driver Arrested
The driver of the van involved in the collision, a man in his 40s, was arrested at the scene. He was taken into custody on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm. The driver was reportedly uninjured during the incident.
Police Appeal for Witnesses
The Metropolitan Police have appealed for anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has any information to come forward. Witnesses are asked to contact police by calling 101, quoting reference number 5103/28AUG.
Questions this report answers
01What happened in Biggin Hill on August 28?
On August 28, a collision occurred in Biggin Hill involving a van and a pedestrian. An elderly man in his 70s sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital. The van driver, a man in his 40s, was arrested.
02Who was injured in the collision?
An elderly man, described as being in his 70s, sustained serious injuries. He was attended to by the London Ambulance Service and taken to hospital for treatment.
03What action has been taken against the van driver?
The driver of the van, a man in his 40s, was arrested at the scene. He was taken into custody on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm. He was reportedly uninjured.
04How can I report information about the incident?
The Metropolitan Police are asking for witnesses to contact them. You can provide information by calling 101 and quoting the reference number 5103/28AUG.
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