A woman was in a serious condition in hospital after being hit as she crossed the road at a busy junction.

The woman, thought to be in her 60s, was rushed to hospital by ambulance after being knocked down as she crossed Denning Avenue near the Purley Way at 4pm.

Police cordoned off the road while accident investigators surveyed the scene.

Denning Avenue remains closed until the officers have finsihed their work.

One witness said the car was travelling towards the junction while the traffic lights were on green when the woman stepped in front of her.

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