Earlier this evening, at 1910, a serious, multi-vehicle crash occurred on the A29, involving two cars and a Heavy Goods Vehicle.
The incident was attended to by the London Ambulance Service, London Fire Brigade, and the Metropolitan Police, with numerous specialist assets including a mobile command unit, an officer car, and a courier.
Upon inspection at the scene, chemicals were found to be leaking from the Heavy Goods Vehicle, and a full contamination cordon was established, with firefighters deploying in specialist Hazardous Materials suits.
The Fire Brigade has confirmed the death of one casualty.