Police were called to Clapham High Street in south-west London just after 11am following reports of a collision between a pedestrian and a heavy goods vehicle. London Ambulance Service crews, including paramedics and an incident response officer, and London’s Air Ambulance attended the scene. A man in his 70s was assessed and treated, but he was pronounced dead at 11:36am despite emergency efforts. Clapham High Street remains closed, and at least five bus routes have been diverted. Police are investigating and are appealing for witnesses or dashcam footage, providing reference CAD2859/22MAY26 and contact options for the North Serious Collision Investigation Unit witness line.
"On Friday, 22 May at 11:03hrs, police were called to reports of a road traffic collision between a pedestrian and a HGV on Clapham High Street, SW4. Officers attended alongside the London Ambulance Service and London's Air Ambulance. A man in his 70s was assessed and treated at the scene by paramedics. Despite the efforts of the emergency services, the man was sadly pronounced dead at 11:36hrs. His next-of-kin have been informed."
"An investigation is ongoing and anyone with information or dashcam footage is asked to contact police on 101, quoting CAD2859/22MAY26. Alternatively, you can call the North Serious Collision Investigation Unit witness line on 0207 960 8044."
"We were called at 11.05am today (22 May) to reports of a road traffic collision on Clapham High Street, SW4. We sent resources to the scene including ambulance crews, paramedics in fast response cars, an incident response officer and dispatched London's Air Ambulance. Very sadly, despite the best efforts of our crews, a person was pronounced dead at the scene."
"Clapham High Street remains closed and at least five bus routes have been diverted. Police are now appealing for witnesses or anyone with dash cam footage to come forward."
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