Elderly pedestrian dies after being hit by lorry on Clapham High Street

A man in his 70s has died after being struck by a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) on Clapham High Street in south-west London. Emergency services were called shortly after 11 a.m. following reports of the collision. Despite the rapid response from the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance, the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident has led to the closure of Clapham High Street, with at least five bus routes being diverted as a result. Police confirmed that the collision occurred at 11:03 a.m. and that the victim’s next of kin have been informed. Officers from the Metropolitan Police, alongside emergency medical teams, attended the scene to provide assistance and begin an investigation. Authorities are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward to aid in understanding the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision. The investigation is being handled by the North Serious Collision Investigation Unit, which can be contacted by the public with any relevant information. The closure of the busy thoroughfare and the diversion of multiple bus routes highlight the disruption caused by the incident in a heavily trafficked area. This tragic event underscores ongoing concerns about pedestrian safety on London’s roads, particularly in busy urban environments where large vehicles and foot traffic intersect.