A teenage boy was involved in a serious collision with a moped on St George’s Way, Croydon, on the afternoon of Saturday, May 18, 2024. Initial reports erroneously suggested a stabbing, but Police have since clarified that the incident was a traffic collision.

Emergency services, including London’s Air Ambulance, Metropolitan Police, and paramedics from the London Ambulance Service, were promptly dispatched to the scene. The rapid response teams worked cohesively to provide immediate assistance to the injured teenager.

Eyewitnesses described a chaotic scene as the moped apparently lost control, leading to the collision. The exact circumstances surrounding the accident are still under investigation, but early indications suggest that no other vehicles were involved.

The teenager was treated at the scene for significant injuries before being airlifted to a nearby hospital. His condition has been described as serious but stable. Authorities have not yet released the identities of those involved, as family members are being notified.

St George’s Way was temporarily closed to traffic while emergency crews attended to the scene and began their preliminary investigations. The road has since been reopened, but police are appealing to the public for any witnesses to come forward to aid in piecing together the events leading up to the collision.

The Metropolitan Police has emphasised that this incident is not related to any criminal activity, and they are treating it purely as a traffic accident. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.